An unspeakable tragedy struck Lake Jackson this week as a 26-year-old Enterprise Rent-a-Car employee was discovered dead, the victim of a stabbing outside his workplace on Oyster Creek Drive. The Lake Jackson Police Department, responding to an early Monday call, found the body of Isaiah Kane Williams, who suffered a lethal stab wound. According to a FOX26 Houston report, the incident marks a grim first for the city in this year's records: the first murder of 2024.
Authorities have now to quickly identify a suspect in Williams' death: 45-year-old Bear Douglas Norton from South Carolina, currently held on a seperate burglary charge with his bond set at $400,000. Norton, considered to have no known ties to the victim, had only recently arrived in the area, as reported by ABC13. The motive behind this act remains not yet discerned, with officials still piecing together the possible connections between the two men.
The grief resonates through the tight-knit community as the victim's relatives recount their loss. "He was the best brother and son," said Williams' family, deeming his death a "senseless murder." The community and Enterprise Rent-a-Car are mourning after the sudden and violent loss of a team member. "We are deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence in our community," the company conveyed in a statement, confirming their active cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
As Lake Jackson PD continues to unravel the circumstances of this tragedy, they urge any individual with information to step forward to aid in the pursuit of justice. With Williams' body now at the Galveston County Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy, law enforcement hopes to uncover elements that will shine a light on the events leading to his untimely demise.
