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Cedric Williams

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Friday afternoon in the spring of 2022, the life of Cedric Williams was cut short in a burst of gunfire. The 34-year-old man was in the intersection of Poplar Street and Oak Drive, in Southeast Washington, D.C., on May 20th when the fatal shooting occurred. At approximately 1:28 p.m., officers from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District were dispatched to the location after reports of a shooting.

Upon their arrival, they discovered Cedric Williams suffering from an app ...Read More
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  • wusa9.com: Police: 34-year-old man fatally shot Friday in Southeast DC
  • https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/05/20/shooting-sports-arena-southeast/
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    Victim Details

    Cedric Williams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2022-05-20

    34

    Cedric

    Williams

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
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    10/31/2024
    It’s truly devastating to hear about Cedric Williams' tragic death. I am struck thinking about how... ...Read More
    09/23/2024
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    06/26/2023
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