Friend was gunman, woman testifies; Dushan Wilson, 18, accused of killing Elleek Williams, 24, in 2006.(Capital Region)

Byline: ROBERT GAVIN - Staff Writer

ALBANY - Fighting back tears, a 20-year-old woman testified Thursday that she inadvertently drove the getaway car the night a beloved friend shot a man to death in West Hill and later turned down thousands of dollars to keep quiet.

"I told him I wouldn't do it and I needed to see him," said the witness, Niyree Adams. "I broke down and I asked him, 'Why did you do it?' "

Adams testified in Albany County Court against Dushan "Lil' Du" Wilson, 18, of Colonie, who is accused of killing 24-year-old Elleek Williams after he stepped outside Yana's Grill early on May 16, 2006.

Adams said Wilson initially …