Steven Wayne Williams, 43, was found dead on a roadway in eastern Jefferson County near Pinson, Alabama, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Authorities determined his death was caused by gun violence and located his body near an abandoned truck, prompting a homicide investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Publicly released details remain limited. No suspects or arrests have been announced and investigators have not shared further specifics about how the shooting occurred or who might be responsible. The discovery left family and the local community seeking answers as the investigation continues.

If anyone saw activity near that stretch of roadway on August 24, 2021, or has information about the abandoned truck or the people involved, please come forward and contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.