Lafayette Williams

Lafayette Williams

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Aiken

State: South Carolina

County: Aiken County

Date of birth: July 17, 1993

Date of death: April 3, 2020

Age: 26

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: April

LEA: Aiken Public Safety

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Case Description

Lafayette Williams was walking at the intersection of Pine Drive and Pickens Avenue in Aiken, South Carolina on the evening of April 3, 2020 when he was the victim of a drive-by shooting. According to reports a vehicle passed Lafayette shortly after 10:00 and opened fire upon him multiple times. He was struck by at least one bullet and died on scene at the age of 26. Lafayette's family continues to honor his memory while ensuring the community knows his case is still unsolved.

Anyone with information concerning Lafayette Williams’ murder are asked to call the City of Aiken Department of Public Safety at (803) 642-7620. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Midlands at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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