In the late evening of September 10, 2025, a verbal dispute on Persimmon Street in Mobile, Alabama, escalated into a fatal encounter. Carlos Bogan, a 34-year-old Black male, was shot during the argument. When Mobile police officers arrived at the 1200 block of Persimmon Street at approximately 9:11 p.m., they discovered Bogan with a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the shooting led to the swift identification of a suspect. At the scene of the incident, authorities arrested 37-year-old James James. According to police reports, James has a significant history of prior arrests. In connection with the death of Carlos Bogan, James was charged with murder and subsequently booked into the Metro Jail. The case against him is now proceeding through the criminal justice system.
Friends and family of Carlos Bogan remember him as a beloved son, brother, father, and friend. Described as a bright light full of love and laughter, he was known for his kind heart and contagious smile. He leaves behind two children. In the wake of his sudden and violent death, his family has been left to navigate the profound grief of their loss.
