Jerry Williams, age 28, a man from Richmond, was shot to death on the evening of September 19, 2025, near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street in the city's Iron Triangle. Police were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation at 8:43 p.m. and arrived to find Jerry Williams, age 28, suffering from gunshot wounds; despite life-saving efforts, he died at the scene. The killing was Richmond's second homicide of the year.
According to investigators and local reporting, a vehicle approached and several people got out and opened fire, unleashing more than two dozen shots before fleeing, leaving Jerry Williams, age 28, dead on the sidewalk. The ambush stirred fear and anger in a neighborhood already wearied by sporadic violence.
Over the following days, candles and prayers gathered where the bullets fell. Family and friends described Jerry Williams, age 28, as a hardworking, warm presence who ran a small thrift store in nearby San Pablo and had been visiting his girlfriend that evening. A vigil rose on the corner, voices carrying his name into the night while the community tried to make sense of the loss.
As of the most recent updates from police and local outlets, no arrests have been made and detectives are seeking information about the suspect or suspects. Authorities asked anyone with knowledge of the shooting of Jerry Williams, age 28, to contact investigators as the case remains open.
