Troy, Ala. (WDNews) — Authorities have identified all three men involved in a deadly shooting incident that left two victims and the suspect dead in Troy on July 20.
According to the Troy Police Department, 23-year-old Johnathan Rayvon Williams of Troy was responsible for fatally shooting two individuals before taking his own life. The victims have been identified as 42-year-old Christopher C. Stanford of Ozark and 33-year-old Aquantis K. Thomas of Troy.
The investigation revealed that the incident began around 10:25 p.m. when Williams forcibly entered a residence on the 100 block of New Street. Inside, he shot and killed Stanford.
After leaving the home, Williams encountered Thomas sitting in a gray Nissan Altima parked nearby. Police say Williams shot Thomas, removed him from the vehicle, and fled the scene in the Altima.
Officers located the stolen vehicle shortly afterward on North Three Notch Street near Needmore Road. Williams was found deceased in the driver’s seat with what has been confirmed as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At this time, investigators say the motive for the shootings remains unknown, and no prior connection between Williams and the victims has been identified.
The Troy Police Department continues to investigate and urges anyone with additional information to contact authorities.
