Akeem Williams, a 25-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on December 27, 2015, at the corner of Gladden and 7th Streets in Washington, North Carolina. The shooting followed an argument with 19-year-old Marquelle Boyd; the encounter escalated into a fight and Boyd allegedly shot Williams. Williams was taken to Vidant Beaufort Hospital with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival.

Washington Police arrested Marquelle Boyd and charged him with one count of murder. Boyd was held in the Beaufort County Detention Center without bond pending his first court appearance. Police recovered the pistol allegedly used in the shooting and said the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and residents helped with the investigation.

Family and friends remember Williams for his contagious smile and his love for his family. Does anyone have information about the events that led up to the argument that evening?