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Triston Williams

Case from Rome, GA dated Mar 22, 2020

Victim Details

Triston Williams

Male

White / Caucasian

Rome

GA

2020-03-22

18

Triston

Williams

07/09/2026

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In a tragic turn of events, 18-year-old James Triston Williams of Cedartown, Georgia, lost his life on March 22, 2020, in what authorities have described as an accidental shooting. The incident unfolded at an apartment on South Sycamore Street in Rome, Georgia, where Williams was with 20-year-old Cameron Andrew Thornton.

Reports indicate that the two young men were handling a firearm when the situation took a fatal turn. Thornton allegedly pointed the gun at Williams's chest. As Williams ...
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  • Coosa Valley News: Rome Man Jailed for Shooting of Cedartown Teen
  • Northwest Georgia News: Rome police: Teen killed in accidental shooting on South Sycamore Street
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