On September 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas, 34-year-old Derrell Rafael Quinney was fatally shot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting around 1:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Grassmere Street near Scott Street. Upon arrival, they found Quinney unresponsive with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Fire Department.
Investigations revealed that Quinney's brother, 30-year-old DaMarcus Williams, was the suspect in the shooting. Williams was detained at the scene, questioned, and subsequently charged with murder in the 263rd State District Court. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed by the authorities. Court documents indicate that Williams had a prior conviction for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in 2012.
Derrell Quinney was born on August 11, 1989, to Tangela Lachelle Quinney-Williams and Charles Williams Jr. He was one of four children and graduated from Evan E. Worthing High School in 2007. Known for his love of cooking and his generous nature, Quinney was described as a carefree individual who deeply loved his brothers and was always available to help others. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandmother and is survived by his stepfather, brothers, girlfriend, niece, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services for Quinney were held on September 23, 2023, at Troy B. Smith Professional Services in Houston. The family and community mourned the tragic loss of a young man remembered for his kindness and willingness to assist others. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death continues, as authorities seek to understand the events leading up to the fatal shooting.
