Macirra Marie Williams, 22, was shot in the neck at the Waterford Glen Apartments on Woodfield Avenue in South Bend on the evening of Friday, July 23, 2021, and died after emergency surgery the next day. Police found her in the bedroom of the apartment she shared with her boyfriend; a semiautomatic handgun was recovered near the bed. Present at the scene were her boyfriend, 24-year-old Demarice Williams, and the couple’s three children.

Two of the children later told investigators they saw their father shoot their mother after an argument. A neighbor reported hearing a loud argument shortly before police arrived. Demarice Williams was arrested at the scene and initially charged with aggravated battery; prosecutors upgraded the charge to murder as Macirra later died. He offered a different account, saying the gun discharged accidentally while he was putting it away, but investigators reported the physical and ballistic evidence did not support that version.

Macirra is remembered as a mother to Dreyon, Maleah, and Demetri, noted for her bright smile and energetic spirit. If anyone knew Macirra or has information about the events that night, please share what you know.