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Don LaVae Williams Jr.

Case from Washington, DC dated May 08, 2016

Victim Details

Don LaVae Williams, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2016-05-08

34

Don

LaVae Williams Jr.

07/17/2026

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In the early morning hours of Mother's Day, May 8, 2016, the life of 34-year-old Don LaVae Williams, Jr. was tragically cut short in Southeast Washington, D.C. At approximately 1:47 a.m., police responded to the sound of gunfire in the 2900 block of Nelson Place SE. Upon arrival, they discovered Williams suffering from gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.

From Waldorf, Maryland, Williams became ano ...
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  • WJLA: Police: Man shot to death in Southeast D.C.
  • Don LaVae Williams, Jr., age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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