Brantravious Montae Williams, a 21-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Longview, Texas, tragically passed away on May 22, 2021. He was found deceased in his home with a gunshot wound. The Longview Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at his residence in the 1200 block of Second Street around 11:17 a.m. Another individual who was also shot was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the incident, Adam Tuan Nguyen, a 23-year-old Longview
resident, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Williams's death. Nguyen was booked into the Gregg County Jail on multiple charges, including murder, drug possession, tampering with physical evidence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case remains under investigation as detectives continue to work on determining the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The tragic death of Brantravious Williams has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community in Longview. The Longview Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
