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Lee Williams

Death by Force
Case Description
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Lee Williams, a 46-year-old man from Rankin, PA, was tragically shot and killed on April 10, 2014, at the Hawkins Village housing complex. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. when several men forcibly entered a building in the complex, and during the ensuing chaos, Williams was shot in the chest. The motive behind the shooting was determined to be robbery.

The following day, Jake Knight, a 19-year-old, was arrested and charged with homicide, conspiracy, aggravated assault, recklessly e ...Read More
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  • TribLIVE.com: Rankin man convicted of murder in 2014 death
  • Man Shot, Killed In Hawkins Village
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    Victim Details

    Lee Williams

    Male

    Rankin

    PA

    2014-04-10

    46

    Lee

    Williams

    12/03/2025

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