Members of the Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force on a "gun-running" stakeout reportedly approached a car in which Williams was a passenger. Police state that driver Kiara Davis and/or Williams pointed guns at them in an attempt to escape. Four officers including Det. Christopher Barona, who had killed Bryan Stukes 04/13, opened fire, shooting possibly more than 40 rounds into the car. Williams was hit "numerous times" and Davis was wounded in the face.
Victim's Name: Carnell Lanair Williams
Agency Responsible: Bridgeport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 25, 2013
County: Fairfield
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban