Anthony Williams was 23 when he was found shot to death on August 5, 2020, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and investigators treated the scene as a homicide; police believe the shooting occurred during a robbery.

Federal prosecutors returned an indictment in December 2023 charging two Chicago residents, Jaylan Williams, 23, and Brandon Cunningham, 21, with conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and firearm offenses. The indictment alleges the pair conspired to rob Anthony Williams and fatally shot him during the robbery. Both men were detained pending trial and face serious federal charges.

Anthony Williams’ death affected his family and the North Lawndale community, and the case has drawn attention to gun violence in the area. If anyone knew Anthony, his movements that day, or has information about the robbery, please share what you know.