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Nahjel Malik Williams, 24, allegedly shot and killed Dequavious Graves, a US Postal Service letter carrier, on February 12, 2026, while Graves was delivering mail on his route in Decatur, Georgia. Williams was wanted for a prior, unrelated murder in Atlanta in August 2024. The motive behind the killing is not yet clear.
Graves was a beloved member of his community, and his murder sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. The US Postal Inspection Service and local law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend Williams, who was later charged with first-degree murder of a federal employee and discharging a firearm in relation to that offense.
A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against Williams on May 5, 2026. If convicted, Williams faces the possibility of life imprisonment or the death penalty. The case is being prosecuted by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
The murder of Dequavious Graves is a senseless tragedy that has left his family and friends grieving. The US Attorney’s Office and the US Postal Inspection Service have vowed to bring justice to those responsible for harming federal employees, particularly those who serve their communities like letter carriers.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Georgia
- Location: GA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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