Heath Kevin Williams, a 26-year-old male, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of September 3, 2019, in Newport News, Virginia. The incident unfolded just before 2 a.m. when Newport News police responded to a call of shots fired in the 3000 block of Roanoke Avenue. A short time later, a second call led officers to the 1100 block of 30th Street, where they discovered Williams suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Born in Washington, D.C., on November 7, 1992, Heath Kevin Williams was a resident of Newport News. His death was investigated by the Newport News Police Department as a homicide. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement had not identified any suspects and appealed to the public for information. To engage with the community and seek leads, the police department organized a C.A.R.E. walk in the area of the homicide.
As of late 2024, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the death of Heath Kevin Williams. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing. The Newport News Police Department has since established a Cold Case Team to focus on unsolved homicides in the city. While his case was not specifically mentioned in the announcements, it falls under the purview of cases that could be re-examined by this specialized unit.
