Melissa Williams was 36 when she was killed during a home invasion in the early hours of February 11, 2020, at the Union Crest apartments in Lakewood, Washington. She lived in the unit with her father; he told police he was held at gunpoint in his room while another intruder went into the room where his daughter was. He heard one gunshot, and later found Melissa with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The assailants took electronics, including laptops and cell phones, and fled.

Investigators determined the entry was not random but arranged by a neighbor who lived in the same building. Arkangler Conners accused Melissa and her father of stealing from her; a friend, Napua Nelson, volunteered to help recover the alleged items and planned the robbery with Vincent Flakes. All three were arrested and charged in connection with the case. Vincent Flakes was identified as the shooter.

Anyone who knew Melissa, lived at Union Crest, or has information about the robbery and those involved is asked to come forward.