In the early evening of Monday, November 25, 2013, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of the 1600 block of Treasure Street in New Orleans. It was there, at approximately 6:00 p.m., that Michael E. Williams, Jr., a male, was gunned down. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds in the attack. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the injuries inflicted upon Williams were too severe, and he succumbed to them.
The investigation into the death of Michael E. Williams, Jr.
was opened by the New Orleans Police Department. The case was classified as a homicide, and authorities began the task of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Despite their efforts, the trail for a suspect or suspects grew cold. No public announcements were made regarding any persons of interest, and the case faded from the headlines without any resolution.
To this day, the murder of Michael E. Williams, Jr. remains an open and unsolved case. Information regarding a motive for the shooting has not been released to the public. There have been no arrests made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been officially named. The identity of the individual or individuals responsible for the death of Michael E. Williams, Jr. remains a mystery, leaving a lingering question in the community and a case file that is yet to be closed.
