On a Saturday night in Bessemer, Alabama, the life of 22-year-old Carlos Sumpter Jr., a Black male, was tragically cut short. The fatal incident occurred on March 28, 2026, on Thirtieth Street South, sending shockwaves through the local community. Sumpter was found to have sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
In the days that followed, the Bessemer Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young man's death.
Their efforts quickly led to the identification of a person of interest.
On March 31, 2026, authorities took 30-year-old Kortez Deshon Prince into custody in connection with the shooting. Subsequent investigations suggested that the shooting may have been accidental, with the firearm reportedly discharging as Prince was drawing it from his waistband. Prince was officially charged with reckless murder. Following his arrest, he was booked into jail and was later released on April 9, 2026, after posting bond. The investigation into the death of Carlos Sumpter Jr. continues.
