On a November evening in 2020, the life of 56-year-old Reginald Ohana Williams, a male resident of Newport News, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Police were called to the 700 block of 33rd Street shortly after 9:30 p.m. on November 19th, where they found Williams suffering from critical gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but tragically, he did not survive his injuries.
Reginald Ohana Williams lived just a block away from where the shooting
occurred, on the 800 block of 33rd Street. In the initial stages of the investigation, the Newport News Police Department had not identified any suspects in connection with the fatal shooting. The circumstances that led to the violent encounter remained unclear to investigators in the immediate aftermath.
Years have passed since that fatal night, and the case of Reginald Ohana Williams's death remains without a public resolution. As of early 2024, there has been no information released to the public regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects. The community has been left to remember the man they lost while still awaiting answers and the closure that justice might bring to his family and friends. The investigation into his death is believed to be ongoing.
