Security Guard Sentenced for Gas Station Shooting | Milwaukee News

A former Milwaukee security guard, William Pinkin, faces life in prison after being convicted of murdering Isaiah Allen at a gas station last August — a case that unfolded when Allen allegedly stole snacks, prompting Pinkin to pull a gun and shoot him in the back of the head. Surveillance footage showed Pinkin later retrieving the snacks and returning inside. Despite his felony record making him ineligible for a firearm, Pinkin turned himself in two days later and initially lied to police about the shooting. His quick guilty verdict — just 20 minutes — underscores the gravity of the act, while also raising urgent questions about gun laws, accountability, and how quickly violence escalates. Sentencing is set for Thursday, August 6th. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d8c5dabfcbe9a64