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Robert Williams

Case from Queens, NY dated Jan 01, 2021

Victim Details

Robert Williams

Male

Black / African American

Queens

NY

2021-01-01

20

Robert

Williams

07/06/2026

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In the early hours of New Year's Day 2021, a celebration turned into a tragedy that marked the first homicide of the year in New York City. Robert Williams, a 20-year-old male from Rosedale, Queens, was fatally shot outside the Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens. Known affectionately as Dre to his loved ones, he was on the cusp of his 21st birthday, a milestone he and his friends had gathered at the hotel to celebrate. The festive mood soured when an argument broke out in the hotel lobby as Williams ...
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  • New York Post: NYC’s first homicide victim of 2021 identified by police
  • New York Post: Triple shooting at NYC hotel believed to be first homicide of 2021
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    Can't stop thinking about the chaos that unfolded in the lobby that night. It's so hard to wrap my m... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about how the argument in the lobby got so out of control. It's scary how... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Robert Williams’ case for some time, and one thing that really stands out to... ...Read More
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