Dec 5th, 2023
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:14 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Rhett Drive in reference to a nine-year-old female who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the victim had been struck by gunfire. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and sadly, she succumbed to her injuries.
The preliminary investigations revealed that unknown subjects had shot into an occupied residence with multiple children inside. No other occupants were struck.
This is an ongoing homicide investigation; therefore, no additional details will be disclosed to safeguard the integrity of the investigation.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted by texting 844-251-0644 or visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.
Update:
During the investigation, officers identified Tyrone Williams, 19, and Ariel Curry, 22, as the individuals involved in this tragic incident. On Thursday, December 7, 2023, both subjects were arrested and will face charges of Felony Murder in connection with the child's death. Furthermore, they will also be charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling, which occurred on December 5, 2023, in the 5000 block of Racine Drive.
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MOBILE POLICE DEPARTMENT