An Atlantic City man and woman were arrested Wednesday in the killing of a man found fatally shot Sunday night on the overpass to Atlantic City High School.
William A. Tucker, 52, is charged with murder and various weapons offenses in the death of Vaughn Lyons, who was found lying facedown in the area of 1400 N. Albany Ave., on the Route 40 overpass.
Tucker also faces various drug charges.
A woman is accused of hindering Tucker's arrest.
Sabrina Hearns Evans, 30, additionally faces drug charges.
Their relationship was not clear.
Lyons, known as Bill to many, was found by a motorist, who called 911 at about 11:20 p.m. Sunday.
He had several gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tucker and Hearns Evans were arrested on warrants, but have not yet been listed in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. It was not clear when they would have their first appearances in central judicial processing.
Both will then be held pending detention hearings.
The Prosecutor's Office’s Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the killing.
Anyone with information about this incident or other serious crimes is asked to call Major Crimes at 609-909-7666 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Website, and fill out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.
Information also can be texted anonymously to Atlantic City police at tip411 (847411), beginning the text with ACPD.
People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
This story is developing. Check back with BreakingAC.com for updates.
