Jayce Aden Williams, a 14-year-old boy from Barstow, California, was found fatally shot alongside his father, 35-year-old Michael Williams, in a flood control channel in Adelanto on April 10, 2025. Authorities ruled both deaths as suicides following autopsies. A firearm was discovered at the scene, but further details regarding the circumstances of the shootings were not available.
Jayce was born in Victorville, California, on January 7, 2011, to Michael Williams and Raeann Soulek.
His passing was marked by a celebration of life held on May 2, 2025, at Mead Mortuary in Barstow.
Law enforcement officials have not reported any arrests, suspects, litigations, or murder investigations related to Jayce's death. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department encouraged anyone with information to contact their Specialized Investigations Division. Additionally, those struggling with mental health concerns were urged to reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
