Troy Williams was a 16-year-old African American male from East St. Louis, Illinois, who was shot and killed on September 7, 2021. The shooting happened in a local neighborhood after a violent altercation that escalated; multiple shots were fired and Troy was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. He is remembered by family and friends as a beloved son, brother, and friend.

The East St. Louis Police Department, working with other local authorities, opened an investigation and has pursued leads and evidence. Investigators say the case has been hampered by a lack of witnesses willing to come forward. The community has held vigils and marches in Troy’s memory and leaders have highlighted broader social and economic issues tied to local violence.

If anyone has information about the shooting or was in the area that evening, please come forward to assist the investigation.