On the morning of December 20, 2022, 22-year-old William D. Willis of Sevierville, Tennessee, was found dead inside a home on Jersey Drive after suffering a single gunshot wound. Deputies from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office discovered Willis deceased at the scene following a ~1:00 a.m. call.

Investigators quickly identified a suspect who lived in the same home and was a relative of the victim. A juvenile family member was taken into custody and charged with reckless homicide; the juvenile’s name has not been released because of state laws protecting minors. The investigation into what led to the shooting is ongoing. An obituary described Willis as a precious son, brother, grandson, and friend.

If anyone knew William, his routines, or was in that neighborhood that night, please share any information that could help clarify what happened.