Genesis Shyheed Williams, 28, was shot and killed in Columbia, South Carolina, after an argument with an acquaintance. On the night of August 14–15, 2021, Williams had been visiting clubs with Jerod Goodwin and a friend. The three later went to Goodwin’s mother’s house, where Goodwin armed himself with a pistol taken earlier. A verbal and physical dispute followed; Williams and his friend left, but Goodwin got into the back seat of Williams’ car while still carrying the gun.

The argument restarted while they were driving. At about 7 a.m. on Dominion Drive, both men exited the vehicle and Goodwin fired, shooting Williams in the lower body. Williams was found lying in the road by Richland County deputies and was taken to a hospital, where he died. Goodwin was arrested 107 days after the shooting, was found in possession of the murder weapon, and was charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and use of a vehicle without permission. In December 2023 a jury convicted Jerod Goodwin and a judge sentenced him to 30 years in prison.

Williams was a father and remembered as the life of the party who made everyone laugh. Does anyone have information about Williams’ final movements that morning or knew him and can share details that might help preserve his memory?