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Nygel Williams

Case from Richmond, VA dated Apr 01, 2017

Victim Details

Nygel E. Williams

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2017-04-01

22

Nygel

Williams

06/20/2026

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In the city of Richmond, Virginia, the life of 22-year-old Nygel E. Williams, a male, was tragically cut short on April 1, 2017. What began as a gathering of friends would end in a senseless act of violence that left a family grieving and a community in shock. On that fateful day, Williams was in the company of his friend, Travon M. Hyman, when a firearm was recklessly handled, leading to a fatal shooting.

The immediate aftermath of the shooting saw Williams being rushed to a local hospit ...
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  • Police: Man fatally shot by friend 'carelessly handling' gun
  • Shooting victim walks into emergency room at Richmond hospital
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