20-Year-Old Jermaine Williams Jr. Found Fatally Shot in Crashed Car on Hebert Street
ST. LOUIS, MO — A tragic scene unfolded in the 5000 block of Hebert Street just after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, when officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s District 5 responded to a report of a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Chevrolet Malibu flipped on its side, with a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound inside the wrecked vehicle.
The victim, Jermaine Williams Jr., a resident of Florissant, Missouri, was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been shot prior to or during the crash, though the exact sequence of events remains under investigation. The discovery has left investigators with the St. Louis Homicide Division working around the clock to determine whether Williams was targeted and how the shooting relates to the car crash.
A Life Cut Short
Jermaine Williams Jr., just 20 years old, was known by loved ones as a young man full of promise, with deep ties to his family and community. His sudden and violent death has left relatives and friends grieving and seeking answers. Community advocates and violence prevention groups are also speaking out, calling for those with knowledge of the crime to come forward.
“This is yet another young life taken far too soon,” said one local outreach worker. “Jermaine should have been planning his future, not becoming a victim of gun violence.”
Ongoing Investigation
At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive. Investigators are actively pursuing leads, reviewing surveillance footage from surrounding businesses, and canvassing the area for potential witnesses.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this deadly incident to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to a felony arrest, and anonymity is guaranteed.
Community in Mourning
In the wake of Jermaine’s death, community members have come together to honor his life and call attention to the ongoing gun violence that continues to plague many neighborhoods. A candlelight vigil is being planned near the site of the crash, where friends, family, and community members will gather to remember Jermaine and demand justice.
Messages of support and condolences have been pouring in on social media, with many expressing disbelief and heartbreak over yet another fatal shooting involving a young person.
“Our hearts go out to the family of Jermaine Williams Jr. during this time of unimaginable loss,” said a spokesperson for Voices of Peace (VOP), a local violence intervention nonprofit. “We stand with you and demand answers.”
Seeking Justice
As police continue to piece together the events that led to this tragic loss, they are pleading with the public to come forward with any details—no matter how small—that might help bring closure to the family and accountability to those responsible.
Jermaine Williams Jr. deserved a full life, not a final moment marked by violence. If you know something, say something. Help ensure justice is served.
