On the late evening of September 10, 2023, 22-year-old Savion Cortez Williams of Newport News, Virginia, was found inside a vehicle on the 1200 block of 21st Street suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders had been called earlier to the 1100 block of the same street after reports of gunfire. Despite attempts to save him, Savion was pronounced dead at the scene.

Savion was born January 9, 2001, and graduated from Menchville High School. Family remembered him for video games, dancing, comedies, car shows, and his pet Miles, and described him as respectful and helpful, especially toward elders. Investigators say the death is a homicide and the Newport News Police Department is asking the public for information; no one has been charged in Savion’s murder.

A related development noted that a man named Elijah Newell was later convicted of obstruction of justice for intimidating Savion by posting threatening Instagram messages that included screenshots of police reports and images of Newell with firearms; Savion’s family said he had seen the posts and appeared nervous. If anyone knew Savion or has information about his death, please contact the Newport News Police Department.