On New Year's Day of 2022, a sense of shock rippled through the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Derrick Eugene Joseph Williams, a 31-year-old Black man, was found slain in the parking lot of a BP gas station located near the intersection of Bates Street and Virginia Avenue. The call to the police was made at approximately 11:25 a.m., and upon their arrival, they discovered Williams with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Derrick, known to have attended school in the
Webster Groves School District, was remembered as someone who forged strong and deeply valued friendships throughout his life. His sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. A private service was held to honor his memory, with plans for a later balloon release to celebrate his life.
In the days that followed the discovery of his body, the incident was classified as a homicide, marking a somber beginning to the new year for the city. Law enforcement officials began their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. However, despite the public nature of the location where he was found, details regarding a motive or potential suspects have not been released to the public.
As time has passed, the case of Derrick Eugene Joseph Williams's death remains without a public resolution. There have been no announcements of any arrests made in connection with the shooting, nor has any information about a suspect or suspects been disseminated to the community. The investigation into who is responsible for his death is understood to be ongoing.
