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Suspect sought in connection to death of 45-year-old man in University Heights

Police say Ercel Williams was found with head injuries in front of 28 North St. on Aug. 2.

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Aug 15, 2025, 9:40 AM

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Updated 17 hr ago

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Police say Ercel Williams was found with head injuries in front of 28 North St. on Aug. 2.
Williams later died at the hospital.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner deemed the death a homicide.


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