In New Albany, Indiana, a 29-year-old man named Tyler Fitzgerald Williams died on June 11, 2020. He was a husband and a father, known to his loved ones as 'Juice.' Williams was a charismatic and caring individual, recognized for his leadership qualities, particularly for organizing a protest in honor of his younger brother. He was also an avid basketball player and enjoyed dancing.
On the day of his death, Williams was involved in a physical altercation with several other people.
During the struggle, a handgun fell to the ground. His wife, Fayawna Williams, picked up the weapon, and as she did, it discharged. The single bullet struck Tyler Williams in the head, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The New Albany Police Department investigated the shooting. After speaking with witnesses and presenting the evidence to the Floyd County Prosecutor's Office, the death was ruled an accidental shooting. Consequently, no charges were filed against his wife. A funeral service for Tyler Williams was held on June 23, 2020, and he was buried at Eastern Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
