William Darryl Keith Hawkins, a 35-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on October 14, 2021, in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Hawkins was experiencing chronic homelessness and was well known in the community as a gentle, caring person who often helped others despite his struggles.

Surveillance footage of the morning shooting shows Hawkins approaching a man outside a gas station and being fatally shot within seconds. The shooter, wearing what appeared to be a safety vest, drove away and later parked nearby before being questioned by the San Antonio Police Department. Hawkins’ family maintain he was unarmed; his brother Ronald and his mother Margaret emphasized his mental-health struggles but said he posed no threat.

A Bexar County grand jury declined to charge the shooter on February 22, 2022, a decision that prompted outrage from advocates and community members who say the outcome reflects a broader devaluing of homeless lives. Memorials and tributes have been held by friends, family and the unsheltered community to honor Hawkins.

If anyone knew William or witnessed the shooting, can you share what you saw or remember?