Damajay DJ Williams, a 15-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 26, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The incident occurred at the Windsprint Apartments, where Damajay, along with his mother, 43-year-old Chasity Williams, and 36-year-old Christopher Baker, were found dead from gunshot wounds inside an apartment. The Arlington Police Department responded to a call at around 5 a.m. after a man noticed a car with shattered windows and an unconscious woman inside. This led officers to the apartment where the bodies were discovered.
The investigation revealed that Christopher Baker, who had a past romantic relationship with Chasity Williams, forced his way into the apartment and began shooting. He killed Chasity Williams and her son, Damajay DJ Williams, before turning the gun on himself. The incident is being treated as a double murder-suicide. Two firearms were found inside the apartment, and it is believed that Baker was the shooter. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but it is known that there had been previous domestic disturbances at the apartment involving Baker and Williams.
In addition to the three deceased individuals, a fourth victim, a 29-year-old woman, was found shot in a car outside the apartment. She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but is expected to survive. The connection between this woman and the other victims is still under investigation. The Arlington Police Department has not released her name.
The tragic deaths of Damajay DJ Williams and his mother have left the community in mourning. Damajay was a sophomore at Mansfield High School, and the school provided extra counselors to help students and staff cope with the loss. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
