Kerwin Williams, a 35-year-old African American man from East St. Louis, Illinois, was shot and killed on November 14, 2017, on the 1100 block of Cleveland Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family includes his father, Kinnis Williams Sr., who serves as president of the East St. Louis School District board.

Illinois State Police investigators have described the death as the result of gun violence. As of the latest update, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified or charged; the investigation is ongoing and evidence is being gathered for the State’s Attorney’s office. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in East St. Louis.

If anyone was in the area of Cleveland Avenue on November 14, 2017, or has information about the shooting, contact investigators with any tips.