Murderous Partner Shot to Death in DC Apartment

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A brutal domestic violence murder in Washington D.C. ended with a 17-year prison sentence for Pernell Sims. The 35-year-old father shot his romantic partner, 30-year-old Tyshida Williams, in the head while their child was in the apartment on July 30, 2023.

According to authorities, Sims and Williams got into a heated argument over her phone, which escalated into a fight in the parking garage. They took the violence back to the apartment, where Sims’ child was present, before he shot Williams.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro vowed to continue prosecuting domestic violence offenders relentlessly. If you’re in a violent relationship, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emma McArthur and Stephanie Dinan prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department.