In the late evening of February 15, 2026, the life of 52-year-old Continaer Robinson Evans was tragically cut short in Phenix City, Alabama. A woman described by those who knew her as a sweet and beautiful person, she was fatally wounded in a shooting that marked the city's first homicide of the year. The incident unfolded in the 100 block of 17th Avenue South, where police were dispatched following a report of a woman being shot.
Upon their arrival at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers discovered Ms. Evans deceased at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. The initial investigation quickly led to the identification of a suspect. Willie James Davis Jr. was located at the scene and taken into custody by the Phenix City Police Department without incident.
Following a thorough investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division, Willie James Davis Jr. was charged with the murder of Continaer Robinson Evans. While an arrest has been made, the police have indicated that the investigation is still ongoing. The community was left to mourn the loss of a beloved individual, with friends and family remembering her as a cherished presence in their lives. Funeral services were scheduled to be held at the Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, offering a space for those who knew her to grieve and honor her memory.
