Shawn Leonard Williams, 47, was shot and killed on May 5, 2024, at about 1 a.m. at a residence in the 12000 block of Meadowview Drive in north Harris County, Texas. The dispute turned physical, and Shawn reportedly retrieved an airsoft gun and pointed it at Lazarus. Lazarus then armed himself with a real firearm and fired one shot that struck Shawn in the upper torso. Shawn was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lazarus remained at the scene, cooperated with responding officers, was taken into custody without incident, and was charged with murder. Investigators interviewed several people who were present, including Shawn’s adult son, Lazarus’ mother, and Lazarus’ girlfriend; their statements were used to piece together the events and the household tensions that may have contributed to the confrontation. Anyone with information about the incident or who knew the family is asked to come forward.