Emerson C. Price III, a 21-year-old resident of Chester, PA, tragically died on October 30, 2010. Born in Chester, Emerson was predeceased by his sister Emquellin Price and survived by his parents Sandra Brown and Emerson C. Price II, as well as his children Jameel McClain and Zimeen Price, and his siblings.
The circumstances surrounding Emerson's death were the result of a violent shooting incident.
On the night of his death, Emerson and his cousin Robert Adams were shot on Madison Street in Chester. Witnesses placed Jamir Williams, a 29-year-old Chester resident, at the scene. Williams was convicted of first-degree murder and related charges for the shooting. According to trial testimony, Williams had a dispute at Ess's Bar and later returned to the area with a gun, shooting both Emerson and Adams.
Despite the chaos, Emerson and Adams managed to run to their home, where family members called 911. Both were transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center, where Emerson succumbed to his injuries. Adams survived his injuries and provided crucial testimony during the trial.
The investigation and subsequent trial revealed that Williams had threatened witnesses and attempted to intimidate them into silence. Despite these challenges, the jury found Williams guilty based on the testimonies of multiple witnesses. The case highlighted the dangers of gang violence and the impact of disputes escalating into deadly confrontations.
Emerson's death was a tragic loss for his family and the community, and the conviction of Jamir Williams brought some measure of justice for the young victim.
