Woodrow Williams, a 34-year-old Black man, was fatally shot during a reported home invasion in Batesville, Mississippi, on October 25, 2019. The intrusion escalated into a violent confrontation in which both Williams and another resident, Brittany Jackson, were shot. Emergency responders arrived but Williams died at the scene; Jackson survived and received medical treatment for her injuries.

An investigation was opened after the shooting, but the identities of any assailants have not been publicly disclosed and no arrests have been announced. The community held vigils and mourned the sudden loss while law enforcement continues to seek information.

If anyone has information about the home invasion or the people responsible, please share what is known with the investigating agency handling the case.