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Horatio Williams

Case from Tyler, TX dated Aug 08, 2022

Victim Details

Horatio Williams

Male

Black / African American

Tyler

TX

2022-08-08

57

Horatio

Williams

07/08/2026

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Horatio Williams, a 57-year-old male from Tyler, Texas, tragically died on August 8, 2022, following a shooting incident at a pool hall. The incident began as an argument between Williams and Frederick Leon Harvey, 60, which escalated when they went outside. Williams retrieved a shotgun from his van but did not point it at Harvey. About 30 minutes later, Harvey returned with handguns and began shooting at Williams, who returned fire before succumbing to his injuries at a local hospital.

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  • cbs19.tv: AFFIDAVIT: Shootout that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Tyler started from an argument
  • KETK.com | FOX51.com: Suspect in custody after 1 dead, 1 injured in Tyler ‘shoot out,’ police say
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