William Berry III, a 38-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically died on November 27, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found inside a crashed vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medics transported him to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The incident occurred in the Linden area of Columbus, where officers responded to a report of a crash involving a gunshot wound.
According to witness accounts and initial investigations, Berry had exited his vehicle in the rear alley of East 26th Avenue when 24-year-old Adrian Lamor Tucker allegedly fired multiple shots at him. Berry returned to his vehicle and attempted to flee but was found in the crashed vehicle by the police.
Adrian Lamor Tucker was apprehended shortly after the shooting and charged with murder. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The case has drawn significant attention from the Columbus Police Homicide Unit and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, who are actively seeking additional information to aid in their investigation. The community continues to mourn the loss of William Berry III and hopes for justice in his case.
