Jerry Williams, 28, was shot and killed on the evening of September 19, 2025, near Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street in Richmond’s Iron Triangle. Police were notified by a ShotSpotter activation at 8:43 p.m. and found Williams suffering from gunshot wounds; despite life-saving efforts he died at the scene. Reporters and investigators say a vehicle pulled up, several people got out and opened fire, unleashing more than two dozen shots before fleeing.

The ambush deepened fear in a neighborhood already wearied by sporadic violence. Family and friends described Williams as a hardworking, warm presence who ran a small thrift store in nearby San Pablo and had been visiting his girlfriend that evening. Candles and prayers gathered at the corner in the days after the killing as the community held a vigil.

No arrests have been announced and detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting of Jerry Williams to contact investigators; does anyone have details that could help the case?