Shanijela Shamichael Williams, 20, was killed in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on February 12, 2019. Williams, who was pregnant at the time, was fatally shot during a violent spree on Leach Road that left several others wounded. Two people were shot and two others were struck with a hammer during the initial attack, and the alleged assailant then went to Farlow Street and shot another woman who was critically injured. Family and neighbors said Williams had been pregnant with the suspect’s child.

Authorities identified Marques Quantez Heath as the suspect and captured him in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a short vehicle chase. Investigators reported Heath had an extensive criminal history including prior arrests for domestic violence, drug offenses, and illegal firearm possession, and that he had been arrested about a month earlier on an aggravated domestic violence charge involving Williams and released on bond. The immediate motive for the February attacks has not been released.

Does anyone who knew Shanijela or witnessed the events on Leach Road or Farlow Street have information to share with investigators?