A tragic incident in Wisconsin has shocked the local community after a man walked into a police station, calmly handed over his gun, and confessed to killing his partner. What followed was a detailed account of a troubled relationship, a heated argument over a simple household bill, and a series of choices that ended in loss of life and serious criminal charges.
What happened at the Oshkosh police station
Last week, 32-year-old Willie Rollins walked into the Oshkosh Police Department holding a handgun. He placed the weapon in a metal security tray at the front desk and told officers, “I just killed my boyfriend and he’s in the basement.” Police later confirmed that his statement was true.
According to investigators, Rollins had shot his longtime boyfriend in the head after a fight inside their shared home. After the shooting, he drove straight to the police station to confess. Officers described him as calm and cooperative during the interaction.
Background of the relationship
Court documents reveal that Rollins and the victim had been in a relationship for nearly 10 years, though they had broken up about a year ago and were in an on-and-off situation. Despite the breakup, they continued living together.
The victim’s mother told police that her son had been financially supporting Rollins for about a year. She also claimed that Rollins had made multiple threats to kill her son in the past, including one just weeks before the shooting. These concerns had reportedly been discussed within the family, which adds a troubling context to the case.
Rollins admitted to using drugs, including methamphetamine, during the relationship. Police say he later confirmed he had been using meth leading up to the incident.
The argument over the internet bill
According to the criminal complaint, the situation escalated during an argument about the internet bill after the Wi-Fi went out. Rollins told police that the internet was the only bill still in his name and that paying it gave him a sense of security about staying in the home.
He claimed the victim would not allow him to contribute to other household bills, which made him feel powerless and unsafe. The argument reportedly intensified when the victim brought the router upstairs and threw it on Rollins’ bed, leading to a verbal confrontation.
Rollins said he then took the router downstairs to plug it back in. The victim followed him, and a physical altercation began in the basement. Rollins admitted to elbowing the victim, pushing him to the ground, and hitting him with an office chair. The fight continued, and both men stood back up.
The moment the shooting happened
Rollins told police that his gun was holstered on his hip during the argument. He said that when the victim turned toward him, something “snapped” inside him. He admitted that a voice in his head told him to shoot.
He fired two shots. The first missed. The second struck the victim in the head.
Rollins later told officers that he did not believe the shooting was necessary and admitted that he could have walked away. He acknowledged that his actions were driven by emotion and fear rather than an immediate threat.
What police found at the home
When officers arrived at the house, they found the victim in the basement with a gunshot wound to the head. He was still showing signs of life, described as twitching and gasping for air. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
The discovery confirmed Rollins’ confession and led to his immediate arrest.
Charges filed and court update
Willie Rollins is now facing very serious charges, including:
- First-degree intentional homicide
- Possession of methamphetamine
He is currently being held on a bond of $750,000. His preliminary court hearing is scheduled for January 22. The case is expected to draw significant attention as more details emerge.
Timeline of key events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Day of incident | Argument over internet bill escalates |
| Same day | Rollins shoots victim in basement |
| Shortly after | Rollins walks into police station and confesses |
| Police response | Victim found, taken to hospital, later dies |
| Following arrest | Rollins charged and held on bond |
| Jan 22 | Preliminary court hearing scheduled |
