On January 28, 2024, Deangelo Williams Jr., a 23-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found unresponsive in his vehicle after it crashed into several parked cars on Kimberly Parkway. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after midnight and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that day at 2:41 PM. Initial investigations revealed that Williams had suffered a gunshot wound, which ultimately led to his death.
Following the incident, law enforcement launched an investigation that quickly identified Leon Mason, a 22-year-old who was reportedly in the vehicle with Williams at the time of the shooting. Evidence collected during the investigation included video footage and cellphone records. The footage showed a white Ford Mustang, owned by one of Mason's friends, leaving the scene shortly after the shooting occurred. Cellphone data corroborated Mason's presence at the scene during the time of the shooting.
Mason was arrested on March 1, 2024, and subsequently indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, murder, attempted murder, and domestic violence. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. In May 2024, a second suspect named Mark Denny was also indicted in connection with Williams' death. Denny faces similar charges, including aggravated murder and tampering with evidence. The investigation continues as both suspects await trial for their alleged roles in this tragic incident.
