Michael K Williams Death: 4 Men Charged in Connection With ‘Wire’ Star’s Overdose

Williams died in September after taking fentanyl-laced heroin

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Four men have been charged in connection with the death of actor of Michael K. Williams, who died of a drug overdose last year.

The four men, who are believed to be part of a drug distribution organization, were arrested on Tuesday and are in custody; one defendant was arrested in Puerto Rico. The news was announced in a release Wednesday from U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell.

The “Wire” actor died in September after ingesting fentanyl-laced heroin.

The four men are Irvin Cartagena, Hector Robles, Luis Cruz and Carlos Macci.

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