On the evening of November 2, 2025, in the city of Enterprise, Alabama, the life of 19-year-old Jakevis Xzavion Sweet, a Black male, was tragically cut short. Police responded to reports of a possible shooting in the 100 block of Gibson Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a young man suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services transported him to Medical Center Enterprise, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the shooting led the Enterprise Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division to identify a suspect. Zachary Qualls was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting and has since been charged with one count of murder. He was subsequently booked into the Coffee County Jail in New Brockton, as the case continues to be an active investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding a potential motive or the circumstances that led to the gunfire.
Jakevis Xzavion Sweet, born on March 30, 2006, was remembered by loved ones as a kind, considerate, and outspoken young man who deeply valued his family. A graduate of Enterprise Jr. College with a degree in business, he was an entrepreneur who assisted clients with web design. He had a passion for computers and had recently enlisted in the military, with his basic training scheduled to begin just days after his death. His passing has been met with an outpouring of grief from his family and friends, who remember his respectful demeanor and the bright future that lay ahead of him.
