Matthew Bland-Williams

Death by Force

Matthew Bland-Williams, a 26-year-old resident of Independence, Missouri, tragically lost his life on July 23, 2020. The incident occurred outside a residence on E. Wigwam Place in Independence. According to reports, Bland-Williams was shot by Arieous K. Walton-Merritt, a 23-year-old man from Lee's Summit^1^. The confrontation began when Walton-Merritt fired two shots at Bland-Williams. A struggle ensued, during which Bland-Williams managed to gain control of the gun and fired back at Walton-Mer ...Read More

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