Zariya Williams was 21 and from Miami, Florida. On the evening of February 5, 2021, a violent altercation began when she allegedly grabbed a necklace from another woman. Witnesses say the incident escalated quickly; Zariya was repeatedly punched during a chaotic confrontation and later suffered severe injuries including fractured ribs, a fractured sternum, and a catastrophic brain bleed. Medical personnel pronounced her brain dead shortly after the incident.

Police arrested a suspect identified as Zaria Liana Williams, who was initially charged with aggravated battery. After Zariya’s death, the charge was upgraded to second-degree murder. Video evidence shown at hearings reportedly captured the suspect repeatedly striking Zariya even after she had become unresponsive. The suspect was homeless at the time and was held on a $1 million bond for the aggravated battery charge, which was later adjusted as the case proceeded.

Does anyone have information about Zariya’s last known movements or witnessed the altercation on February 5, 2021?