An Orlando biker gang member murdered a man and injured another after randomly firing shots at a group outside of a party of an opposing motorcycle club.
An Orange County jury recently found 26-year-old Tahj Williams guilty of Second Degree Murder (with a Firearm) and Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm.
On September 11, 2021, members of the Orlando-based motorcycle club, the Chosen Few, attempted to gain entrance to a party at the Elks Lodge, located at 12 N. Primrose Avenue. The party, hosted by another motorcycle club, the Aftermath Riders, denied the Chosen Few members entry.
As the group departed, Tajh Williams indiscriminately fired several rounds from a handgun into a crowd at the Elks Lodge entrance, striking and killing 49-year-old Rajah Graham and injuring another man in the ankle.
Detectives from the Orlando Police Department tracked down several members of the Chosen Few by obtaining video surveillance from the Elks Lodge and traffic cameras. The footage showed the group leaving the establishment and fleeing the area after the shooting.
Through investigative means, OPD detectives identified the members of the Chosen Few present at the Elks Lodge. After contacting several members, detectives learned that Williams was responsible for the shooting. Independent witnesses also gave a description of the shooter that matched the defendant. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant and Williams was tracked down and apprehended by OPD’s Fugitive Investigative Unit. After serving a search warrant, the murder weapon was found in two separate pieces at the defendant’s apartment.
After a five-day trial, a jury found Williams guilty as charged. The judge ordered a pre-sentence investigation to help determine an appropriate sentence. Williams has his sentencing hearing scheduled for July 8th.
