In response, his daughters Lawrencia and Leilani Moten have launched a heartfelt tribute and memorial fund to honor his memory.
His family confirmed the news in a statement, calling him “the shining star of our family” and praising his “extraordinarily moving music.”
James, a junior from Whippany, New Jersey, had failed to attend classes on October 9, prompting academy officials to notify his family later that day.
Police say Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu jumped from her apartment in a desperate bid to flee the intruders.
Her daughter, Tykeria Mays, 24, created the fundraiser to help cover funeral costs and provide for Williams’ surviving children.
Cynthia Vann, 55, was reportedly undergoing liver treatment at Lincoln Hospital in Mott Haven when she was assaulted in her sleep on Sept. 10.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist the family during this devastating time.
A grieving mother questions how a celebratory birthday vacation turned into tragedy and why her daughters were shot on Bourbon Street.
Castonya Taylor said her son, Preston James Hemingway-Lux, died on September 19 in a unit at the Vintage at Tacoma apartments.
Her death was confirmed by her ex-husband, actor Chester Gregory, who posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook.
