William Luther Hayes, 38, of Long Beach, California, was fatally shot on April 19, 2017, in the 500 block of Cherry Avenue at about 9 p.m. Witnesses say Hayes was visiting children he had helped raise and was teaching the youngest to tie his shoes when Daniels questioned his presence, became enraged, and shot Hayes in the chest. Hayes collapsed and later died at a hospital.

Reports describe Daniels as having a history of domestic violence and threatening behavior toward his ex-girlfriend; on the day of the shooting he had threatened her and tried to prevent her from leaving her home. Daniels left the area after the shooting and was arrested in Las Vegas two weeks later and charged with second-degree murder, child abuse, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The case record notes Daniels’ pattern of threats and prior abuse as part of the proceedings.

If anyone knew William, his movements that evening, or saw what happened on Cherry Avenue, please share information that could help fill gaps in the timeline.