Man arrested in connection to robbery and aggravated assault

Last night around 7:50 p.m., an altercation happened in the parking lot of El Cheapo’s on 5th Street. Kerry Lakeith Williams has been charged with aggravated assault, felony in possession of a firearm, and robbery. Williams and his friend took a ride to a gas station where they got into an argument. Williams then took out a firearm and shot his friend in the leg and took cash from him as well. The Meridian Police Department took Williams into custody around 8:30 this morning, and his bond has been set at $350,000.