Cook Out Shooting Trial Intensifies | Lexington News

The trial of Jacolby Williams, accused of murdering 18-year-old Dametrius Hampton outside a Cook Out in September 2023, kicked off this week in Lexington. Prosecutors say Williams shot Hampton after a confrontation, while defense attorneys argue it was self-defense — claiming Hampton bumped into him and had a gun. A key witness testified she saw Williams grab Hampton’s arm before the shooting, directly countering the defense’s narrative. Surveillance footage showed chaos but didn’t capture the critical moments. Investigators confirmed Hampton was armed. Williams is also charged as a felon with a gun and as a persistent offender. The trial is expected to conclude by Thursday as jurors weigh conflicting accounts of that deadly night. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article317251879.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3a0307424776eed Report issues to [email protected].