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Paul Williams

Death by Force
Case Description
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Paul Williams, a 43-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on April 18, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was a result of a violent incident that occurred at a JJ Fish and Chicken restaurant on the South Side of Chicago. Williams, along with another victim, David Swick, was fatally shot by Mehdi Medellel, a 42-year-old restaurant employee. The incident took place following an altercation inside the restaurant, where Medellel allegedly approached Williams and Swick and shot t ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Paul Williams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2021-04-18

    43

    Paul

    Williams

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following the case of Paul Williams and David Swick, and it’s been weighing heavily on... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I just wanted to share my thoughts on the impact that this tragic incident at the JJ... ...Read More
    04/17/2023
    I can’t shake the feeling of sadness when I think about the senseless loss of Paul Williams and Da... ...Read More
    03/17/2023
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