On a Memorial Day in Alexander City, Alabama, the life of Anthony Darnell Mack Jr., a 35-year-old man, was tragically cut short. On May 26, 2025, Mack sustained multiple gunshot wounds in an incident that would soon lead to a swift police investigation and an arrest. The shooting occurred on Oak Street West, disrupting the holiday with violence.
Responding to a call about a possible gunshot victim, officers from the Alexander City Police Department arrived at the scene to find Mack with
fatal injuries. The initial investigation pointed to a suspect who had fled the area. Investigators worked diligently, and their efforts soon led them to a person of interest.
A few days later, an arrest warrant was issued for 23-year-old Lajavious Davon Stone of Bessemer. With the cooperation of authorities in Bessemer, Stone was located and taken into custody. He was subsequently charged with the murder of Anthony Darnell Mack Jr. The investigation revealed that Stone was acquainted with at least one witness to the shooting.
Following his arrest, Stone appeared in court for a bond hearing. Citing the seriousness of the charges and the potential danger to the community, the judge denied bond, ensuring Stone would remain in custody as the legal proceedings continued. He was ordered to have no contact with the witness who knew him. The case is now moving through the Tallapoosa County court system, where the full details of the events of that Memorial Day are expected to be brought to light.
