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Lawrence Williams

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 23, 2017

Victim Details

Lawrence Williams

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2017-10-23

47

Lawrence

Williams

07/19/2026


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Lawrence Williams, age 47, was found dead on October 23, 2017, in Houston, Texas, after being shot. The incident took place near a homeless encampment in the Midtown area. Police arrived at the scene after reports of gunfire and discovered Williams’ body in a parking lot on Caroline Street. He was declared dead shortly after officers arrived. The Houston Police Department launched an investigation, but no suspects were immediately identified. The case remains part of a larger struggle with ris ...
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