News on Antonio Williams

Family of Antonio Williams, Killed by NYPD in 2019, Sue The City of New York and NYPD as New Footage from the Night of Williams’ Killing is Released

Williams’ family calls for justice surrounding Williams’ wrongful death.

NEW YORK, NY — Tuesday, Nov. 24, the family of Antonio Williams announced a lawsuit against the City of New York and NYPD. Announced in a virtual press conference today, the lawsuit aims to seek justice and redress for Williams’ unjust killing and wrongful death.

Family of Antonio Williams, Killed by NYPD in 2019, Hold Vigil and March to Call for Justice One Year After Williams’ Death

Today, at 5:00 PM ET, the family of Antonio Williams held a vigil, followed by a march, at Edenwald Houses in the Bronx, where 27-year-old Williams and Officer Brian Mulkeen were killed by a reckless hail of 15 bullets from multiple plainclothes Bronx police officers on September 29, 2019, during what is believed to have been an unlawful stop. The event was led by Shawn and Gladys Williams, father and step-mother of Antonio Williams, and Antonio’s five brothers.

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