Fourteen-year-old Denzyl Williams of Lorain, Ohio, was shot twice while playing basketball at Oakwood Park on August 22, 2020 and died the next day after being hospitalized in serious condition. The shooting happened in a public park where other young people were present; the community responded with vigils at the park and calls to end youth violence.

A 29-year-old Lorain man, Edward Stokes Jr., was arrested in connection with the shooting and charged with multiple counts including murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault, each with firearm specifications. The case became a focal point for local leaders and residents concerned about safety for young people.

The loss of someone so young left a deep impact on family and community. If anyone witnessed the shooting at Oakwood Park or has information that could help clarify what happened, please come forward to local authorities.