James Williams Jr. was 17 when he was killed by gunfire in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 12, 2021. Born December 26, 2003, his death is recorded on the National Gun Violence Memorial.

Family held a public visitation on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Davenport & Harris Funeral Homes, Inc., Birmingham, and a graveside service the next day at Oakland Cemetery where he was buried. Available reports do not provide specifics about where or why the shooting occurred, nor do they name suspects or describe any arrests or charges.

If anyone in Birmingham that spring remembers James, saw what happened, or has information that could help, please come forward and share what you know.