Jeanessa Williams, 22, was fatally shot in Stockton, California, on November 9, 2024. A native of Lathrop, she had traveled from Texas to attend her uncle’s funeral earlier that day and was staying at the Red Roof Inn on West Fremont Street. Around 8:45 p.m. police responded to reports of a shooting at the motel and found Williams with a gunshot wound; she was taken to a local hospital and later died of her injuries.

Family members describe her as joyful and positive, someone who loved life and treasured time with loved ones; they say she spent her final day surrounded by family, dancing and laughing while celebrating their uncle’s life. The family said they have no idea why this happened and suggested it might have been a robbery gone wrong, but the Stockton Police have not released any suspect description or motive.

If anyone was at the Red Roof Inn on West Fremont Street that evening or has information about Jeanessa’s death, please come forward and share what you know.