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Jason Williams

Case from Portland, OR dated Oct 14, 2001

Victim Details

Jason Williams

November 4, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Portland

OR

2001-10-14

21

Jason

Williams

07/08/2026


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Who killed 21 year old Jason Williams in 2001?
On the early morning of October 14, 2001, a tragic event unfolded that cut short the life of Jason Williams, a 21-year-old African-American man. He and his girlfriend were taking a walk along the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Sumner Avenue in Portland, Oregon. At approximately 12:47 a.m., their path was crossed by an unknown man who abruptly approached them with the intent to rob them.

The stranger demanded money, but Williams resisted the demand. In a swift and violent response, the ...
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  • JASON WILLIAMS | Portland.gov
  • Jason Williams, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been following Jason's case closely and keep thinking about that night on N Sumner Avenue. It's... ...Read More
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