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Jessie Williams

Case from Memphis, TN dated Sep 24, 2018

Victim Details

Jessie Williams

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2018-09-24

30

Jessie

Williams

07/09/2026

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In the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, a senseless act of violence silenced a beloved local performer. Jessie Williams, a 30-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on September 24, 2018, in a mass shooting that erupted at a South Memphis apartment complex. Known affectionately as 'JWill,' Williams was a well-known and talented member of the renowned Beale Street Flippers, a group famous for their acrobatic street performances that brought joy to countless tourists and locals alike. ...
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  • WREG.com: Family: Member of Beale Street Flippers among shooting victims
  • WREG.com: Witnesses say more than 40 shots fired in deadly South Memphis shooting
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    I've been thinking a lot about the impact that Jessie's death has had on the community, and it’s h... ...Read More
    11/06/2023
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    I'm just trying to wrap my head around the sheer terror of being in that apartment complex when thin... ...Read More
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