Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Zaire Williams death by force case profile photo

Zaire Williams

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 02, 2020

Victim Details

Zaire Williams

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2020-03-02

25

Zaire

Williams

07/06/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early hours of a Monday morning in Philadelphia, a dispute that began in a bar tragically escalated, ending the life of 25-year-old Zaire Williams. The former Temple University football player was fatally shot on March 2, 2020, on the 1800 block of West Montgomery Avenue, not far from the campus where he once played.

The preceding confrontation started at the Johnny Walker Bar and later moved to the street, where a fistfight broke out. Williams reportedly won the physical altercati ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Zaire Williams, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (13)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 6abc Philadelphia: North Philadelphia shooting leaves former Temple football player dead
  • Police Sources: Former Temple University Football Player Zaire Williams Killed In North Philadelphia Shooting Following Fistfight
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 11 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    It's just so saddening to think about how a young life with so much promise was taken away like this... ...Read More
    01/06/2025
    I’ve been following this case closely, and just can’t stop thinking about the impact Zaire clear... ...Read More
    04/02/2024
    I was reading about Zaire Williams' case again, and it just makes me think how surreal it is that we... ...Read More
    08/10/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Zaire Williams

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Donnez Setzler death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Donnez Setzler

    Death: May 19, 2021
    On the night of May 19, 2021, Donnez Setzler, a 33-year-old Black male, was found lying in the stree e ...Read More
    Gerald Parks death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Gerald Parks

    Death: May 29, 2022
    On a warm spring evening in Philadelphia, the festive atmosphere of a Memorial Day weekend cookout t ...Read More
    Lavaun Steward death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Lavaun Steward

    Death: Dec 12, 2017
    LaVaun Steward, a 32-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was tragically shot to death on De D ...Read More
    Naseem James death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Naseem James

    Death: Oct 09, 2024
    In the early evening of October 9, 2024, the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia was shattered by b ...Read More
    Robert Hayes death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Robert Hayes

    Death: Jun 17, 1993
    On the night of June 16, 1993, Philadelphia Police Officer Robert S. Hayes, a 45-year-old male, was s ...Read More
    Zamire Holloway death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Zamire Holloway

    Death: May 05, 2020
    In the spring of 2020, the life of 18-year-old Zamire Holloway was tragically cut short on a West Ph P ...Read More
    Christian Rivera death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Christian Rivera

    Death: Aug 24, 2024
    On August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:17 a.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to a shooting n ...Read More