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Melvin Williams II

Case from Long-beach, CA dated Oct 29, 2019

Victim Details

Melvin Williams II

Male

Black / African American

Long-beach

CA

2019-10-29

35

Melvin

Williams II

07/28/2026

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Melvin Williams II, a 35-year-old resident of Gardena, was fatally shot on October 29, 2019, during a Halloween-themed birthday party in Long Beach, California. The incident occurred at a home in the 2700 block of East 7th Street, where Williams was among approximately 30 attendees. The party was abruptly disrupted when at least one gunman, dressed in dark clothing and with a concealed face, began firing into the backyard from a rear alley. The attack resulted in the deaths of Williams, Maurice ...
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  • News: Families get grim news outside Rose Park mass shooting; IDs of 3 slain men released • Long Beach Post News
  • https://www.presstelegram.com/2019/10/31/2-of-3-killed-in-shooting-at-long-beach-party-identified/
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    Did anyone else hear about the community ceremony held for the victims? I read about it a while back... ...Read More
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