A late-night argument in Brunswick ended in the death of 17-year-old Xavier Devon Williams. On July 14, 2024, at about 11:19 p.m. in the 1200 block of Albany Street, Williams was found with a fatal gunshot wound after a verbal dispute escalated into violence. The community and his family were left reeling by the sudden loss.

Investigators identified 22-year-old Ta'Quan Waye as the person involved in the altercation. Waye, described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 pounds with facial tattoos, fled the scene. Warrants were issued charging him with murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He was later located and arrested in North Carolina and booked into the Glynn County Jail on July 26, 2024; booking charges include murder, firearm-related offenses and a parole violation.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, knew Xavier, or has information about the events that night, please share what is known.