The Diamond community in St. Vincent is confronting its third fatal shooting in recent months following the tragic death of 66-year-old Winston Williams, locally known as Zeke. The incident occurred late Friday evening, just days after Williams had celebrated his birthday.
According to accounts from his common-law wife, Cylethta Bowens, the events unfolded around 9:06 p.m. while she was watching a movie in their bedroom. Williams, who operated a small shop adjacent to their residence, initially came inside before being called back to attend to a customer.
Bowens recounted to iWitness News that Williams informed her a man had come to purchase three Carib beers. Following standard procedure, he intended to remain open briefly to complete the transaction before closing for the night. Their shop typically ceased operations at approximately 9 p.m.
Moments after Williams returned to the shop, Bowens heard approximately five gunshots that sounded alarmingly close. Rushing outside, she encountered Williams moving toward the bedroom while bleeding profusely from wounds between his left chest and shoulder.
In their final exchange, Williams managed only to utter “Babes” before collapsing beside their bed. Despite Bowens’ attempts to revive him, Williams appeared lifeless and passed away shortly thereafter. The assailant, reportedly the same individual who came to purchase beer, remains unidentified and at large.
This tragedy marks the third shooting homicide in the Diamond area within months. Previous victims include Uriah Fields, a 42-year-old security guard and fisherman found dead near the “race track” last October, and Lenford Peters, a Richland Park resident whose body was discovered along the Brighton-Diamond roadside last month. Notably, both Williams and Peters were originally from Richland Park, raising concerns about targeted violence in the region.