In Nashville, Tennessee, a 36-year-old Caucasian male named Tony Williams Jr. was found deceased on May 10, 2021. His body was discovered alongside Interstate 24. An investigation into the circumstances of his death revealed that he had been fatally shot.
According to police reports, the events leading to Williams' death began under the Harding Place Bridge. It is believed that he was involved in a drug transaction in this location.
After the transaction, as he returned to his Jeep, he was shot. The investigation pointed to a man named Eddie Fitzgerald Newsom as the individual who shot Williams. Following the shooting, Newsom allegedly placed Williams in the back of the Jeep. The vehicle was later found abandoned on Briley Parkway with a flat tire.
Law enforcement identified Eddie Fitzgerald Newsom as a person of interest in the case. Through their investigation, which included witness identification from photo lineups, Newsom was located and apprehended on October 1, 2021. He was subsequently charged with criminal homicide in connection with the death of Tony Williams Jr. The case highlighted the inherent dangers of illegal drug activities and the tragic consequences that can result. Williams was a father to two sons, and his family remembers him as a loving and dedicated family man.
