William Joseph English IV was 24 when he was shot and killed at his home at 1506 Fillmore Circle in Lorain, Ohio, on October 7, 2002. The shooting happened at about 1:00 PM after someone knocked at the door; when William opened it he spoke with an unknown Black man who then fired several shots, killing him. The shooter fled immediately and has never been identified.

Investigators believe the killing was retaliatory and connected to an earlier incident that same day. The Lorain Police Department has made no arrests and continues to seek tips; a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone has information about who knocked on William’s door or about events earlier that day, please contact the Lorain Police Department.