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John Williams III

Case from Washington, DC dated Jul 02, 2016

Victim Details

John Williams III

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2016-07-02

35

John

Williams III

07/11/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 2, 2016, a tragic event unfolded in the 200 block of 50th Street, NE in Washington, D.C. It was there, at approximately 5:20 a.m., that 35-year-old John Williams III, a Black male, was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, Williams was pronounced dead.

The investigation into his death was immediately launched, with homicide detectives canvassing the area and seeking any ...
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  • The Washington Post: John "Man-Man" Williams Jr.'s Obituary on The Washington Post
  • WJLA: Police investigate shooting death of man in Southeast Washington
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