In the quiet city of Selma, Alabama, a community was shaken by the violent death of one of its own. Mark Myles, a 43-year-old man, was fatally shot on the evening of Friday, January 16, 2026. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue, leaving a void in a community that knew him as a dedicated mentor and peacemaker.
Myles was widely recognized for his tireless work with the youth of Selma.
As a community outreach manager with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation, he dedicated himself to intervening in conflicts and guiding young people away from a life of violence. He collaborated with the city, local schools, and churches to support families in crisis. Friends and colleagues remembered him as having a rare gift for connecting with and counseling young people, particularly those involved in dangerous situations.
The Selma Police Department swiftly launched an investigation into the shooting. Their efforts led to the arrest of a suspect the following day. Allen McCampbell, 43, of Selma, was taken into custody and has been charged with murder. He is being held without bond. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the shooting to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
The news of Myles's death sent ripples of grief throughout Selma. The mayor, local pastors, and community members publicly mourned the loss of a man who was seen as a pillar of the community and a beacon of hope for many. His death was lamented as a profound loss for the city, with many calling for his legacy of peace and nonviolence to be honored and continued.
