TikToker Ophelia Nichols Speaks After Suspect in Son’s Murder Arrested

WALA reported that Lee was shot in the back and drove across the street to another gas station. The publication, citing investigators, claims that he crashed there and died from his injuries.

“I know it’s going to be a long road to justice,” Ophelia said, “and I hope it’s done right, as it should be.”

Tiktokerka, also a mother of three older children, expressed her condolences to the relatives of the suspect. “Now there are two families that are affected,” she said. “And those parents shouldn’t have to suffer for what their child did, any more than I should have to suffer for what my children did.”

Ophelia also said she was hurt by comments from members of her community about her son after the shooting. “People in my town that I grew up with, I shop at the same stores as them, made such horrible comments about my child. I thought, “Why? You don’t even know him.” Then I thought, “God, I hope you don’t go through this because I don’t wish this on anyone.” It was very difficult for me.”