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Eric Williams

Case from Auburn, AL dated Jun 06, 2018

Victim Details

Eric Williams

Male

Black / African American

Auburn

AL

2018-06-06

27

Eric

Williams

Yes

07/02/2026

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On a summer evening in Macon County, Alabama, the life of 27-year-old Eric Williams was tragically cut short. On June 6, 2018, Williams, a male resident of the Auburn area, was killed in an act of violence that would leave his family and community searching for answers. The incident was quickly investigated by law enforcement as a homicide, and their efforts led to a swift arrest in the case.

Within a day of the fatal event, authorities had a suspect in custody. Steven Devontae Brooks, al ...
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  • 1 dead, 1 in custody following Macon County homicide - WSFA
  • Eric Williams, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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