Ari Williams was 27 when he was fatally shot on July 22, 2022, in the parking lot of the IQ Apartments in Tampa, Florida, where he lived. Known by his stage name Rollie Bands, Williams had posted a message on Instagram shortly before the shooting that challenged his critics; that post is believed to have played a significant role in what followed. He was taken to a local hospital and died soon after arriving.

Investigators concluded the shooting was not random and quickly identified a suspect, Darren Day, who was believed to have known Williams. U.S. Marshals arrested Day in Lee County on August 2, 2022, and he was charged with first-degree murder. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the prior acquaintance between Day and Williams.

Anyone who knew Williams or has information about his death is asked to come forward.