James Williams was 60 when he was killed in Houston, Texas, on June 15, 2015. His death occurred during a year marked by a sharp rise in violent crime in the city: overall homicides climbed by 46 percent compared with the previous year, with many killings occurring in private residences and a notable share involving drugs or firearms.

The Houston Police Department investigated Williams’ homicide as part of a broader wave of shootings, assaults, and other fatal disputes that prompted public statements from Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland and renewed attention to both law enforcement strategies and community safety measures.

Does anyone have information about James Williams, his whereabouts before June 15, 2015, or contacts who might help investigators with the case?