Melvin Williams

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 28, 2015, at approximately 5:16 PM, Melvin Joshua Williams, aged 31, was shot and killed in the rear of the 2300 block of Ainger Place, SE, Washington, DC. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to the scene and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Williams was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The MPD sought the public's assistance in gathering information regarding this incident, but initial reports did ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Williams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2015-07-28

    31

    Melvin

    Williams

    01/07/2025

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