In the early hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026, the life of 26-year-old Erika Latavia Latham of Reform, Alabama, was tragically cut short. The incident that led to her untimely death unfolded in the 200 block of Water Avenue in Uniontown, a city in Perry County. At approximately 1:09 a.m., officers from the Uniontown Police Department were called to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered that Latham had been struck by gunfire.
She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Uniontown Police Department quickly requested the assistance of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation to lead the death investigation. Special Agents from the SBI launched their inquiry, and their efforts swiftly led to the identification of a suspect. On Monday, March 30, 2026, just a day after the fatal shooting, authorities took 33-year-old Deandre Brandell Langhorne of Uniontown into custody.
Langhorne has been officially charged with manslaughter in connection with Erika Latavia Latham's death. The 4th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office and the Perry County Sheriff's Office provided assistance in the investigation that led to Langhorne's arrest. While an arrest has been made, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is considered ongoing. Authorities have not released further details about a possible motive or the events that transpired leading up to the fatal incident.
In the wake of this tragedy, Erika Latham was remembered by her loved ones. Her funeral services were scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Pickens County High School in Reform. She was described as a beloved member of her community, and her loss is deeply felt by her family and friends.
