In Loving Memory of La-Don Ja’Quan Williams August 9, 2003 – November 1, 2025 Forever Loved • Forever Remembered

In Loving Memory of La-Don Ja’Quan Williams August 9, 2003 – November 1, 2025 Forever Loved • Forever Remembered

The Sanford community is grieving after the tragic loss of La-Don Ja’Quan Williams, a young man whose life was taken far too soon in a shooting on Saturday afternoon. What began as just another day turned into a heartbreaking moment that forever changed the lives of his family, friends, and all who knew him.

On November 1, 2025, just after 3:30 PM, Sanford Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 14th Street and Mangoustine Avenue. When officers arrived, they found La-Don suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where despite every effort by medical personnel, he passed away shortly afterward. Another individual, also connected to the incident, was treated for minor injuries.

The circumstances surrounding this tragedy are still under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. But even as justice is sought, the pain of this loss weighs heavily on the hearts of those who loved La-Don.

Who La-Don Was

La-Don was more than a name in a police report.

He was a son.

A friend.

A brother.

A young man with dreams, personality, humor, and promise.

Those who knew him describe him as someone who carried warmth and authenticity with him. He had a presence you could feel — quiet at times, bright at others, but always real. He was the kind of person whose smile could soften a moment and whose words could comfort even on the hardest days.

He had goals he was working toward, plans that stretched ahead, and people who believed in him. He had love to give and love surrounding him. His life was full — full of connection, full of meaning, full of potential.

For his family, this loss is immeasurable. The world they knew has shifted forever.

For his friends, the laughter, the conversations, the shared memories now take on a bittersweet ache.

For the community, this tragedy stands as yet another reminder of how fragile and precious life is.

A Call for Support and Courage

This tragedy remains active and under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who knows anything—no matter how small it may seem—to speak up.

Silence protects pain.

Truth protects community.

If you have information, you can contact:

Sanford Police Department

or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477)

or online at www.crimeline.org

Tips remain anonymous, and information leading to solving homicides may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

A Life That Will Never Be Forgotten

Even though his life was cut short, La-Don’s memory lives on in every story shared, every photo cherished, every tear shed, and every quiet moment when his name is spoken with love. His life mattered — deeply, profoundly, and permanently.

We honor him not by focusing solely on how he left this world, but by remembering how he lived in it. With love. With presence. With a heart that touched others.

Rest in Peace, La-Don Ja’Quan Williams.

Your life will continue to shine through the people who love you.

You are missed beyond measure and remembered beyond words. 🕊️🤍