On Friday morning, 17-year-old Sir Amir Williamson turned himself in to Phoenix Police Headquarters. Williamson has been identified the suspect in the death of 18-year-old Elijah Johnson.
Williamson’s mother, 45-year-old Tanyelle Williams was also arrested and booked for hindering prosecution for hiding her son to avoid his apprehension.
Detectives learned Williamson was in a verbal argument with his cousin Elijah before the shooting. The incident occurred inside a an extended stay motel near Dunlap Avenue and Black Canyon Highway on April 17.