Denver – A man police consider to be a “person of interest” in the fatal drive-by shooting of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has been cleared in an unrelated traffic case.
A warrant had accused Willie Clark, 23, of driving with a revoked license, but court officials determined the warrant should have named Clark’s cousin, Stephen Howard.
Howard, 24, pleaded guilty to the charge Tuesday and was ordered to produce a valid license within 60 days or face five days in jail.
Clark was arrested Jan. 5 on a parole violation after police said his name came up in the investigation into Williams’ death.
The traffic warrant turned up after his arrest.
Authorities have said they hoped Clark could provide information to help solve the case. His attorney, Michael Andre, has said Clark has no information about the shooting.
Williams was shot as he was riding away from a New Year’s Eve party at a Denver nightclub in a stretch Hummer limousine. Police haven’t said whether they know the motive for the slaying but have said there was an altercation at the club.
Clark was still in jail Tuesday.
