Latoya Scrivens, 47, was fatally shot on the morning of January 1, 2025, in Stockton, California. The shooting happened around 11 a.m. in the 2400 block of Gareth Circle. Emergency responders found her with a gunshot wound to her upper torso; she was taken to a hospital and later died of her injuries.

Authorities identified her 20-year-old son, Jkwon Williams, as the suspect. Williams was arrested within hours and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter and weapons charges. Prosecutors described the shooting as occurring inside a vehicle during a sudden quarrel and heat of passion. At his initial court appearance on January 3, Williams did not enter a plea, was appointed a public defender, and had a next court date set for February 3.

A memorial outside the Scrivens residence featured candles spelling out RIP Toya, balloons, flowers and photos of Latoya and her son embracing. Some relatives on social media said they believed the shooting was accidental; others attended the hearing in tears. Does anyone have information about Latoya’s last hours or the events leading up to the shooting?