Man charged with cousin in late-night shooting in east Alabama
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OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – The Opelika Police Department has reported that a late-night shooting in Opelika resulted in one man’s death, with his cousin now facing charges. The motive behind the shooting remains undisclosed.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at around 11:38 p.m., Opelika Communications received a 911 call regarding a shooting incident at the 1200 block of Samford Place. Responding officers discovered a 38-year-old male with a fatal gunshot wound inside a residence. He was declared dead on the scene. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton confirmed that Quintaveious Johnson, 38, of Opelika, was pronounced dead at 10:48 p.m. His remains have been transferred to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for an autopsy.

The victim’s cousin, 41-year-old Jamarlo Johnson, was apprehended at the location. Johnson faces a murder charge and is currently in custody. Police have noted that the shooting was of a domestic nature, though they have yet to disclose the cause of the conflict between the cousins.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or call the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Opelika Police Mobile App.

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