In the afternoon of March 28, 2016, the life of a promising young man, 21-year-old Tyrin Williams, was tragically cut short. A male victim, he was discovered in a vacant lot at the intersection of Terry and Hamilton Avenues in North St. Louis, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. When police responded to a call at approximately 1:30 p.m., they found Williams deceased at the scene.
Tyrin Williams was known as a talented basketball player, a standout guard at Riverview Gardens High
School where he was named conference Player of the Year in 2013. His skills on the court had earned him a chance to play at the college level. His family remembers him as a young man with his own unique style and a big heart.
Despite the years that have passed since his death, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting of Tyrin Williams. The investigation into his death remains ongoing, leaving his family still searching for answers and justice. His case is one of many unsolved homicides in St. Louis that have left a lasting impact on the community and the families of the victims.
