CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On July 29, 2025, the Chattanooga Police
Department’s Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the Smoky Mountain
Fugitive Task Force, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and the
U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 30-year-old Khavell Mailik Williams.
Williams is charged with two counts of First Degree Murder in connection to
two homicides that occurred on December 1, 2020.
That day, a 61-year-old man was shot and killed outside his home in the
1700 block of South Kelly Street. That evening, a 66-year-old woman was
shot and killed at her residence in the 1700 block of South Willow Street.
Williams is currently in custody at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention
Center.
The Chattanooga Police Department extends its gratitude to all partner
agencies for their assistance in bringing Williams safely into custody.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 2020
Location – 1700 S Kelly St.
Original Date – 12/1/20
Time of Call – 2:40 am
Available Details: On December 1, 2020 at approximately 2:40 a.m.,
Chattanooga Police responded to the 1700 block of South Kelly St on a
report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the
investigation:
- Upon arrival, Officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot
wound and secured the scene - The victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS
with life threatening injuries. He would later succumb to his injuries. - Investigators with the Violent Crimes Bureau responded to conduct an
investigation. - Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident
to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the
CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when
available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as
the investigation continues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2020
Location – 1700 S Willow St.
Original Date – 12/1/20
Time of Call – 6:10 pm
Available Details: On December 1, 2020 at approximately 6:10 p.m.,
Chattanooga Police responded to the 1700 block of South Willow St on a
report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the
investigation:
- Upon arrival, Officers located a victim suffering from an apparent
gunshot wound and secured the scene. - Hamilton County EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased on
the scene. - Investigators with the Violent Crimes Bureau responded to conduct an
investigation. - Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident
to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the
CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when
available.