On November 29, 2014, 20-year-old Deangelo D. Williams was found deceased in the 3500 block of Piggot Avenue in unincorporated East St. Louis, Illinois. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that Deangelo D. Williams had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the face.
In the days following the incident, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated to investigate the homicide. Their efforts led to the arrest of two individuals: Romerio Ellington of Centerville and Javonta Pitts of East St. Louis. Both were charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Deangelo D. Williams. Authorities allege that these two men were responsible for shooting the 20-year-old in the face.
Deangelo D. Williams, a 20-year-old male from Cahokia, Illinois, was remembered by family and friends following his untimely death. The community mourned the loss of the young man as the legal proceedings against the accused individuals progressed.
