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Ellis Williams

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 28, 2021

Victim Details

Ellis Williams

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2021-01-28

39

Ellis

Williams

07/22/2026

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On January 28, 2021, Ellis Williams, a 39-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was tragically shot and killed in the parking lot of The Redford Apartments in southeast Houston. The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m., when a security guard heard gunshots while conducting his morning rounds. Upon investigating, the security guard found Williams lying face down with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • khou.com: Suspect charged after security guard finds man murdered in SE Houston
  • Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 1221 Redford Street
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