Jamaris Williams was 19 and from Fort Myers, Florida, when he was fatally shot on September 18, 2012, during a violent altercation involving members of the local rap group known as the Lake Boyz. Two other people, Paul Baldwin and Tommy Williams, were wounded in the same incident. The shooting was described as linked to ongoing disputes between rival groups and occurred against a backdrop of gang-related violence in the Fort Myers area.

Police identified the Lake Boyz as involved in the altercation; investigators gathered evidence, identified suspects, and made several arrests with charges filed against key defendants. The case produced complex legal proceedings and drew substantial public and media attention as part of wider concerns about gang activity and community safety.