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Lavon Williams

Case from Rochester, NY dated Apr 28, 2018

Victim Details

Lavon Williams

Male

Black / African American

Rochester

NY

2018-04-28

24

Lavon

Williams

07/22/2026

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In the early morning hours of April 28, 2018, the life of 24-year-old Lavon Williams was tragically cut short on Sherwood Avenue in Rochester, New York. Responding to a call just after 5 a.m., police discovered Lavon in the doorway of a multi-unit home, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Another individual was also injured during the incident and transported to a nearby hospital.

Described by his family as a fun-loving person who enjoyed life, his sudden and violent death sent shockwave ...
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  • One dead in early morning shooting; investigation ongoing
  • Victim of fatal shooting on Sherwood Avenue identified
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