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Richard Williamson

Case from Grand-terrace, CA dated Jan 01, 2015

Victim Details

Richard Williamson

Male

Grand-terrace

CA

2015-01-01

48

Richard

Williamson

06/20/2026

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Richard Williamson, a 48-year-old security guard affectionately known as "Big Will," was tragically killed on January 1, 2015, in Grand Terrace, California. Williamson was working as a security guard at the Cal Skate roller rink during a New Year's Eve party when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. as Williamson was attempting to protect attendees from a violent altercation that erupted in the parking lot. Despite his efforts to maintain safety, Williamson was struck ...
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  • Grief over 'Big Will,' killed in Grand Terrace Cal Skate roller rink ...
  • Security guard killed in Grand Terrace NYE shooting - ABC7
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    Has anyone else been struck by the bravery Richard "Big Will" showed that terrible night? I can't st... ...Read More
    10/13/2024
    I can’t stop thinking about the gut-wrenching bravery Richard Williamson displayed that night. As ... ...Read More
    05/28/2023
    Hi everyone,
    I can’t stop thinking about how devoted "Big Will" was to his job and his communit... ...Read More
    03/23/2023
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