Quandrell Damone Williams, 39, was shot in Newport News, Virginia, on October 15, 2023, and died of his injuries on October 25, 2023. First responders arriving at the scene declared him dead, but he lay on a porch for nearly 40 minutes before it was realized he was still alive and he was taken to a hospital; he later succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head.

Lakavious Charity was arrested in connection with the shooting. At his murder trial Charity said he acted in self-defense, claiming Williams was attempting to break into the home where Charity was present; prosecutors said Williams was unarmed. The jury convicted Charity of voluntary manslaughter, a lesser charge than the original second-degree murder accusation.

Williams family lawyers sued the city over the delay in medical care; the suit was resolved with a confidential settlement. An internal review of the emergency response led to the dismissal of two firefighters.

If anyone knew Williams or has information about the shooting or the delayed response, please share what is known.