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Roosevelt Williams

Case from Forrest City, AR dated Sep 25, 2010

Victim Details

Roosevelt Williams

Male

Forrest City

AR

2010-09-25

52

Roosevelt

Williams

07/16/2026

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In the late hours of a September day in Forrest City, Arkansas, the life of 52-year-old Roosevelt Williams was tragically cut short. On September 25, 2010, Williams was the victim of a fatal drive-by shooting. The violent act not only claimed his life but also resulted in injury to his daughter, Granada Lay, who was with him at the time of the attack.

The brazen nature of the crime spurred an extensive investigation by local law enforcement. Their efforts led to the identification and sub ...
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  • Roosevelt Williams, age 52 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Obituaries | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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