Dwain Williams, 65, was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking on Dec. 3 after leaving Let s Get Poppin, a gourmet popcorn shop in the Beverly Woods neighborhood.
The Chicago Police Department released surveillance footage last week showing the moments leading up to and following the fatal shooting.
Williams shielded himself with his SUV, which was decorated with a red Rudolph nose and reindeer antlers, as he returned fire at the suspects. The veteran firefighter sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
As seen in surveillance video, the suspects jumped back in the vehicle they arrived in as a fourth individual drove the car away.
CHICAGO (WLS) As family, friends and a community say a final goodbye to Lieutenant Dwain Williams, the retired firefighter shot and killed during an attempted carjacking last Thursday. What I miss, like I said, he s always been a wonderful teacher. Every time I see him he has something to teach me, said Lt. Williams grandson, Michael Armstrong.
Because of the pandemic, the Saturday morning funeral was held in the parking lot of the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church on the city s Southwest Side. We were taught all of our lives: Fight for what you desire. Work hard for it, get it. . And that s exactly what he did, Williams brother the Rev. Keith Williams, a pastor, said.
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Also Thursday, members of the Black Fire Brigade and Let s Get Poppin planned to honor Williams by asking residents to purchase a bag of his favorite popcorn. A portion of sales will be donated to his family, organizers said.
Williams, 65, was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking last Thursday after leaving a gourmet popcorn shop in the 11700 block of South Western Avenue. As Williams left the shop, he was confronted by multiple individuals who jumped out of a car and began firing in his direction.
Williams shielded himself with his SUV, which was decorated with a red Rudolph nose and reindeer antlers, as he returned fire at the suspects. The veteran firefighter, who served on the Chicago Fire Department for 28 years, sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.