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Cornelius Williams

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 08, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Cornelius Williams

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2017-08-08

Age At Death

First Name

Cornelius

Last Name

Williams

Last Updated

07/05/2026

Case Description

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Cornelius Williams, a 35-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on August 8, 2017. The incident occurred at around 7:15 p.m. in the parking lot of Baylor University Medical Center. Williams had just been released from the emergency room when he was shot. He was later pronounced dead at Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital.

The investigation into Cornelius Williams' death led to the arrest of Royse Reed, who was charged with the murder. The arrest was made possi ...

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KSAT: Houston-area man shot in drive-by with 6-year-old in car

ABC13 Houston: 6-year-old witnesses shooting in NE Houston

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Cornelius Williams

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 08, 2017

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