Tuscaloosa, Alabama – A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday in the Holt community, where a man lost his life in a fatal shooting inside his own residence in front of his young daughter. The victim, identified as Jakeria Rashaad May, 35 years old, was shot multiple times during an altercation at his home in the 4600 Block of Virginia Drive in Tuscaloosa’s Holt neighborhood.
According to Captain Jack Kennedy, head of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, the authorities received a report about the shooting around 1:45 am on Sunday. Despite being rushed to DCH Regional Medical Center, May did not survive his injuries. Following the investigation, the VCU pinpointed 30-year-old Terrelle Devonte Williams as a suspect in the case.
Williams was subsequently apprehended by local police and federal US Marshals on Sunday. He now faces a charge of capital murder and is being held without bond. If convicted, Williams could potentially receive a life sentence or face the death penalty. The decision to elevate the charge from murder to capital murder stemmed from the harrowing fact that the victim was killed in front of his 10-year-old daughter.
This tragic incident marks the sixth homicide investigation conducted by the VCU in 2024. The community remains in shock and mourning following the loss of Jakeria Rashaad May’s life. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
As the investigation continues, residents of Tuscaloosa’s Holt community are coming together to support one another during this difficult time. The impact of this senseless act of violence reverberates throughout the neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community unity and standing against such heinous acts.
For the latest updates on this developing story and more news from the Tuscaloosa area, stay connected with local media outlets. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the need for a safer community and the importance of coming together to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.