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Zavia Williams

Case from Springfield, MA dated Nov 09, 2020

Victim Details

Zavia Williams

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

MA

2020-11-09

23

Zavia

Williams

07/24/2026

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On a street in Springfield, Massachusetts, the life of 23-year-old Zavia Williams, a Black / African American male, was cut short on November 9, 2020. He was discovered on Massachusetts Avenue, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

The death of Zavia Williams was the result of gun violence, a fact that has been noted by those remembering his life. His case is now listed among the unsolved homicides in Hampden Cou ...
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  • WWLP: Victim of Massachusetts Avenue shooting in Springfield identified
  • WWLP: Man killed, woman injured after shooting in Springfield
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