Davontay Williams, 32, was killed during a child custody exchange on the evening of June 9, 2026, outside the Home Depot at 963 W. Badillo Street in Covina, California. Williams, described by loved ones as a devoted father of four, met the children’s mother, her boyfriend, and his own girlfriend shortly after 6 p.m. for the exchange. An argument between Williams and the mother’s boyfriend escalated and police say the boyfriend pulled a gun and shot Williams in the upper torso.

First responders found officers performing CPR; Williams was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and died from his injuries. Police arrested 31-year-old Morris Lawrence at the scene. Authorities say both Williams and Lawrence were armed and that Lawrence was booked on suspicion of murder and assault with a firearm and held on $2 million bail. Officials described the incident as stemming from an argument and said there was no ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone who witnessed the exchange or has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Covina Police Investigations Bureau at 626-384-5622.