On August 8, 2017, Cornelius Williams, age 35, was fatally shot while driving in northeast Houston. The shooting took place around 7 p.m. near Moss Oaks Drive, where Williams was in his vehicle with his 6-year-old nephew when an unknown assailant opened fire, hitting him at least once. Williams, wounded, attempted to flee but ultimately crashed his car into a fire hydrant just a few blocks away.
Witnesses at the scene quickly helped the young boy, removing him from the car and waiting for paramedics to arrive. Though the child was unharmed, Williams succumbed to his injuries after being transported to Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital.
Police have not yet identified the shooter or provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle, and investigators are actively seeking information on the incident. Authorities urge anyone with details to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers, hoping community insights may provide leads. The case remains open as HPD continues its efforts to bring closure to Williams' family and seek justice for his tragic death.
