On the night of January 2, 2026, the city of Selma was marked by its first homicide of the new year. Carloryd Moss, a 30-year-old man, was found with fatal gunshot wounds in the 1800 block of Old Montgomery Highway. Police responded to the scene at approximately 10 p.m. and pronounced him dead there.
The Selma Police Department quickly determined that Moss's death was a homicide and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Carloryd, known to some by the nickname "Iwikki," was born in Selma on February 19, 1995. He had spent five years of his life in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, before returning to his hometown. Described as someone who was loved by those who knew him, he had a passion for sports, fashion, and spending time with his family and friends. His death has been noted by organizations that track gun violence in the United States. Funeral services were scheduled to be held on January 17, 2026, with burial in Lincoln Cemetery.
