Keith Brian Williams III, 23, was killed in a targeted shooting on January 1, 2018, in the 600 block of South Hague Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Officers arrived about 11:43 p.m. and found three people with gunshot wounds; Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. Marlazia Lashonda Jones-Mattox, 21 and 35 weeks pregnant, was taken to Mount Carmel West Hospital in critical condition and later died; doctors were able to deliver her baby boy. A third, unidentified victim was transported to Mount Carmel West with severe, permanent injuries.

Two suspects, Christian Dequan Dillion, 19, and Mario Marshawn Wade, 18, were arrested after a vehicle stop near Eakin Road; they tried to flee on foot and were quickly taken into custody. Both were charged with murder in connection with the deaths. Reports say investigators concluded the shooting was a targeted attack and that the suspects had a connection to the victims.

The deaths prompted memorials and community responses focused on the impact of gun violence. If anyone knew Brian Williams III, Marlazia Jones-Mattox, or the other victim and has information that could help, please come forward.