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Wesley Williams

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Sep 02, 2014

Victim Details

Wesley Williams

December 23, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2014-09-02

2014-09-02

66

Wesley

Williams

06/25/2026


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In the late summer of 2014, the life of a beloved 66-year-old minister, Rev. Wesley J. Williams Jr., was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence in New Orleans. A lifelong resident of the city and a veteran who had honorably served his country in the Vietnam War, Williams was a respected figure in his community, known for his spiritual guidance at Carver Desire Baptist Church.

The events leading to his untimely death began on a Tuesday in early September when Williams was shot ...
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  • Man dies nearly a month after being shot in eastern New Orleans
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