Karim Williams, 18, was shot dead in November 2025 at Fresno’s Park View Apartments by six acquaintances—including a 13-year-old, a 17-year-old (now 18), Jaylon Black (21), Kwame Pree (20), Jaymari Sconiers (20), and Josiah Rogers (19)—lured under the pretense of a party to rob his prized Louis Vuitton-wrapped Sig Sauer pistol.
Motive and Attack
Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto detailed how the group robbed and killed Williams over the custom-gripped gun, rummaging his pockets post-shooting before fleeing in multiple vehicles; it stemmed from internal group issues, not rival gangs.
Charges and Investigation
All face murder and robbery charges, with possible gang enhancements under California felony murder rules holding participants liable; over 1,000 investigative hours, witness interviews, and 24 search warrants led to arrests last week. Potential sentences range from 25-to-life (Black, possibly the 17-year-old if transferred to adult court) up to 100-to-life (Pree).
Court Paths
The 13-year-old stays in juvenile court; the 17-year-old faces transfer efforts for adult penalties (otherwise 4-7 years max); cases proceed in juvenile/adult systems for accountability, per DA Lisa Smittcamp, who called it a senseless act by “young people.”
