Octavias Lamont Williams, known as Whoodi, was a 37-year-old African American man from Orange, Texas who died on December 22, 2018, from a single gunshot wound to the torso. He was found dead in his apartment in the 300 block of 2nd Street, and preliminary autopsy results listed his death as a homicide. Family members said it appeared he had been robbed.

The Orange Police Department interviewed several persons of interest early in the investigation, but no one was charged immediately as detectives continued gathering evidence and seeking public tips. Williams’ funeral was held at El Bethel Baptist Church on December 29, 2018; visitation began at 11 a.m. and the service at 1 p.m. He is survived by his daughter Bailey S. Williams, his mother Pamela Jordan, and siblings.

What information do readers from Orange have that might help clarify who was responsible for Williams’ death?