William Fabian Nearing was shot and killed on June 6, 2021, in the Columbus Square neighborhood of Saint Louis, Missouri. Officers called to the intersection of North Tucker Boulevard and Biddle Street found the 37-year-old with fatal gunshot wounds; he died after emergency responders arrived.

Born July 23, 1983, to Anita and William Nearing, he was a lifelong area resident and a 2002 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He was remembered by family as quiet and humble, having pursued higher education and cherished his role as a father to four children: Trinity, William Jr., Daytoni, and stepdaughter Destiny. He is also survived by his mother, stepfather Kelvin Davis, five sisters, two brothers and other relatives who held a memorial on Meramec Street.

Homicide detectives from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opened an investigation; public reports did not immediately name suspects or announce arrests and the inquiry remained ongoing. If anyone knew William, his routines, or saw activity around Tucker and Biddle that night, please share what was seen.