A horrific scene unfolded outside the Brighton Police Department in Jefferson County, Alabama, early Friday morning. A car arrived at the station with a seriously injured woman inside, ending the quiet night. It was too late before anyone could step in to help. Tragically, the life of 28-year-old Trussville resident Candace Marie Williams was taken too soon from a gunshot wound. Emergency crews did their best, but Birmingham Fire and Rescue officials pronounced her dead at the scene.
Williams was well-known and admired in the close-knit community of Trussville, where the news of her passing shocked everyone. At 28, she had her whole life ahead of her, full of aspirations, promises and anticipation of better times. But by chance, a senseless act of violence brought it all down, leaving her friends and family shocked and demanding an explanation.
Williams was shot elsewhere, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and in a last-ditch effort to get help, he was taken to the Brighton Police Department. Investigators are still trying to piece together the events that led to her death, and it is still unclear how she got to the police station. No suspects have yet been arrested or publicly identified.
For those who knew Williams, her passing is an inexplicable loss. She was a vibrant young lady who was loved by everyone in her town and had a strong sense of self. Williams was known for her infectious laugh and steadfast friendship, which had the unique power to make everyone happy. She was a friend, sister and daughter whose life was full of unfulfilled goals. Her loved ones now face the heartbreaking prospect of living without her as those dreams have come to an end.
