Mobile Man Arrested in Connection to June Murder of Prichard Resident

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – After a months-long investigation, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 34-year-old Kerry Angilo Robbins and charged him with murder in connection to the June 8th shooting death of 41-year-old Willie Smith in Prichard.

Robbins was booked into Mobile County Metro Jail just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, bringing a measure of closure to a case that had left the Prichard community reeling. The arrest culminated an investigation that began on the morning of June 8th, when deputies responded to a call at a residence in the 900 block of First Avenue.

Deputies discovered Willie Smith lifeless outside his home, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. The scene sparked an immediate investigation, with deputies working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to Smith’s tragic death.

This week, the Sheriff’s Department announced the signing of a warrant for Robbins’ arrest. On Tuesday, law enforcement located Robbins in his vehicle at the intersection of Virginia and Broad streets in Mobile. He was taken into custody, questioned, and subsequently arrested on the murder charge.

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office at 251-574-8633. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could prove crucial in solidifying the case and ensuring justice for Willie Smith and his family. The investigation is ongoing.