Cornelius Williams

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 9, 2017, Cornelius Williams, 36, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, under circumstances that point to a violent, targeted attack. Williams was driving with his 6-year-old nephew in northeast Houston when an unidentified assailant approached their vehicle, firing at Williams multiple times. Despite his injuries, Williams attempted to flee the scene but lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant a short distance away. Passersby quickly removed the child from the vehicle and tried to p ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Cornelius Williams

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Houston

    TX

    2017-08-09

    36

    Cornelius

    Williams

    11/02/2024


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