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Update: Employee shot at Talleyrand business, suspect kills self in standoff
Jul 18, 2008
A longtime employee at a Talleyrand business was ambushed shot on the premises this morning in Jacksonville, and her boyfriend suspect killed himself eight hours later in a standoff.
The woman, 46-year-old Floacia “Lisa” Brookins, was taken to Shands Jacksonville in critical condition. It happened about 6 a.m. on the grounds of Crowley Liner Services, part of Crowley Maritime Corp.
The woman has worked there about 15 years, Crowley spokeswoman Jenifer Kimble said. The business has about 70 employees. Kimble said the gates were open when it happened.
Police said her boyfriend, 50-year-old James Lawson Williams III, fled and barricaded himself in the home they were sharing at in the 11,000 block of Oaklawn Road.
Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Melissa Bujeda said he was cooperating with the SWAT team. His brother, Barry Williams, was allowed to talk with him and was heard telling other family members about 12:45 p.m. that “He’s at a point where he just doesn’t care. He’s suicidal.”
The suspect shot himself in the head about 2 p.m.
Brookins’ brother, Joel Bell, told the Times-Union at Crowley’s that she had recently filed a restraining order against Williams. He said he threatened her with a gun and had been stalking her. He said the boyfriend knew her routine. His sister was shot twice, including in the back, as she arrived to work, he said.
Court records show Williams was arrested July 4, a day after he turned 50, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He got out July on a $25,000 bond. Brookins also filed an injunction for protection against Williams in 1997, according to court records.
Crowley is a leading ocean cargo carrier between the United States and Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba, according to its Web site. It ships cargo in containers or trailers along with vehicles, construction equipment and other cargo
Look for updates on Jacksonville.com or Saturday’s Times-Union.
Matt Coleman
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