Antwaun Williams, a 19-year-old senior at Oakland High School, was tragically shot and killed on the night of November 19, 2016, outside the AMF Southshore Lanes bowling alley in Alameda, California. Williams, who was well-known and loved by his peers, played both football and baseball at his high school. On that fateful night, he was reportedly an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a dispute between other individuals.
The shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m., and Williams was pronounced dead at Highland Hospital in Oakland shortly thereafter.
The investigation into Williams' death has been ongoing, with Alameda police working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. Despite extensive efforts, including reviewing surveillance footage from the bowling alley and surrounding areas, no suspects have been publicly identified, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. The case has been described as a cold case, with detectives continuing to seek any information that could lead to an arrest.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the community has rallied to support Williams' family. A GoFundMe page was established to help cover funeral expenses and provide financial assistance to his mother. The Oakland High School community also held a memorial ceremony to honor Williams, where classmates and teachers shared their memories and wrote messages in his memory. The loss of such a promising young life has left a profound impact on those who knew him, and the search for justice continues.
