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Cheektowaga Police in need of answers in 24-year-old's death

DeAngelo Williams was killed in the early morning of February 22nd in the parking lot of 33 Speakeasy Grill
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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW_ — Cheektowaga Police are looking for information surrounding the death of 24-year-old DeAngelo Williams.

Williams was shot and killed on February 22 in the parking lot of the 33 Speakeasy Grill in Cheektowaga.

Cheektowaga Police said they responded to a reported fight involving approximately 20 people with possible shots fired in the parking lot.

Now, Police Chief Brian Gould says they have hit a dead end in the investigation.

"At this point in the investigation though the cooperation is starting to wean we are not getting the cooperation we would like in this case," said Chief Gould.

Chief Gould is asking the public for information about Williams' death.

"The police are here to help the community but the community needs to help the police," said Gould.

You can submit an anonymous tip online at cpdny.org or call (716) 686-7457 or send a confidential text to tip411

Williams was the youngest brother in his family, his sister says they already lost their oldest brother in 2007.

"What else can I say but, I am really gonna miss my little brother," said Weslyn Ward, Williams' sister.

Members of the community are asking people to step up and speak out if they know of Williams' killer.

"If that was my son up there that got killed, I would want somebody to come forth and let me know what is going on with my son," said Pastor Tommie Babbs.

Williams was just 24 years old and is missed by his brothers, sisters, nephews and family.