Stacy Williams III was 9 when he was killed on May 21, 2007, while riding his bicycle near his home in the 3300 block of Fifth Street East in Bradenton, Florida. He was struck in the back of the neck by a stray bullet during a street altercation that escalated into gunfire. Despite immediate medical attention, Stacy died shortly after the shooting.

Investigators described the shooting as gang-related. Three teenagers were charged in connection with the case: Orlando Valenzuela, 15, was identified as the shooter and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm; Johnny Vasquez, 15, was charged as the driver of the vehicle involved; and a 16-year-old, Ashley Rios, was charged as principal to second-degree murder for encouraging the violence from her seat in the car. The teens were prosecuted as adults because of the severity of the crime.

Stacy’s death focused attention on gang violence in the community and deeply affected his family and neighbors. If anyone knew Stacy, saw activity in that neighborhood around May 21, 2007, or has information that could help, please come forward.