More Details Released in Fatal Longview Shooting

LONGVIEW — Additional details have been released following a Longview homicide in May. According to KETK, the shooting death of Devin Newson, 20, was allegedly the result of an aggravated robbery gone wrong. Arrest warrants released Tuesday detailed the involvement of Brenndrick Kesean Lilly, 21, Kentrell Jorail Smith, 20, and Kambresha Shante Williams, 21, in Newson’s death in the 3300 block of S. Eastman Road May 23. Lilly, Williams and Smith have all been charged with murder. The documents show how Lilly (pictured) is believed to have fired the gunshot that killed Newson in his car after the two struggled for control of the gun during an attempted armed robbery at the Grandy’s and Food Fast convenience store.

The warrants also detail a continually-changing story from Williams about what happened leading up to the shooting and her involvement. Police noted in the warrant that Williams’ story changes several times, but she named Smith and Lilly as being involved in the murder, and officers were able to independently corroborate parts of her stories.

Lilly and Williams were booked into the Gregg County Jail, with bond set at $500,000 each. Lilly also has been charged with a parole violation, with bond set at $10,000 for that charge. Smith is still being held in the Dallas County Jail, awaiting extradition to Gregg County.