On a Sunday evening in Norfolk, Virginia, the life of 20-year-old Larry Williams, a Black male, was cut short by gunfire on March 11, 2012. The shooting occurred in the 800 block of B Avenue in the Diggs Town neighborhood. Responding to a call about a gunshot victim, police found Williams injured. He was quickly transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Williams's death led to an arrest within days. Dominique J.
Lantham, who was 18 years old at the time and resided in the 900 block of B Avenue, was taken into custody. Lantham was charged with one count of murder and one count of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. The authorities reported that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between Williams and Lantham.
Following his arrest, Dominique Lantham faced the legal consequences of his actions. In a turn of events, he pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him. This plea resulted in a conviction for the murder of Larry Williams and the associated firearm charge. The resolution of the case through a guilty plea brought a degree of closure to the violent end of a young life.
