Reese De’von Williams, 19, was fatally shot in New Orleans on the evening of June 10, 2022. The shooting occurred in the Central Business District at the intersection of Lafayette and South Rampart Streets. Emergency responders treated him at the scene, but he succumbed to his injuries; the Orleans Parish Coroner later identified him and confirmed the cause of death as a shooting.

Reese, known to some as Chunky, was described by his family as loving, caring, respectful, thoughtful, and outgoing. His mother, Ashlie Williams, and the family held his funeral on June 23, 2022. The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation. As of late 2023 no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified and authorities have not released a motive. Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

If anyone knew Reese or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know with investigators.