In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Buffalo, New York, the life of 20-year-old Brandon T. Williams was tragically cut short. On September 29, 2018, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Williams was shot in the first block of Lisbon Avenue. He was rushed to Erie County Medical Center with grave injuries, but despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his wounds later that day.
Williams was a resident of both Buffalo and the nearby town of Cheektowaga.
The Buffalo Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide, which led to an arrest within a week. On October 4, 2018, police took a 17-year-old male into custody in connection with the fatal shooting. The suspect was later identified as Damoni Alexander, who was 18 by the time he was charged. The incident reportedly stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated into deadly violence.
Further investigation revealed the involvement of another individual, Anthony Moore. Moore was identified as the person who supplied the firearm used in the shooting. As the legal process unfolded, both Alexander and Moore faced charges for their roles in Williams' death. Alexander was ultimately convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Moore pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his part in the crime. The resolution of the case brought a measure of closure to the family and friends of Brandon T. Williams, though the community was left to mourn the senseless loss of a young life.
