Eugene Williams, a 40-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on July 1, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 9500 block of Feldbank Drive, about a mile from Hornets Nest Park. According to reports, Williams was driving when he was shot, and his car came to rest near Feldbank and Evanshire. The shooting was reported to the police at 9:36 a.m., just minutes after a friend of Williams saw him and waved to him as their cars passed.
This friend, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed deep sorrow and regret, stating that if she had known it would be the last time she saw him, she would have said more to him.
The murder of Eugene Williams marked the 58th homicide in Charlotte for the year 2019, matching the total number of homicides for the entire previous year. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has indicated that the shooting was not a random act, but no specific details about the circumstances of the shooting have been released. The investigation into Williams' death remains active and ongoing, with no arrests made or suspects identified at this time. The CMPD has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and has offered a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest.
Williams was remembered by his friends and community as an overall good person who was well-loved and widely known throughout the neighborhood. His death has left a trail of pain and sorrow for those who knew him. The CMPD has expressed frustration with the release of violent repeat offenders and the limitations of electronic monitoring devices, which they believe contribute to the ongoing violence in the city. The community continues to seek justice for Eugene Williams and hopes that those responsible for his death will be held accountable.
