On a Saturday in Sawyerville, Alabama, the long-standing animosity between two men erupted in a fatal roadside shootout, leaving one man dead and the other facing a murder charge. The quiet of May 2, 2026, was shattered by the violent encounter that claimed the life of 33-year-old Curtis Lamar White. According to court records, the incident unfolded on a Hale County road, culminating a rivalry that had reportedly simmered for years.
The conflict reached its tragic conclusion when gunfire was exchanged, and White was fatally wounded.
The man accused of firing the fatal shots was identified as Rayderell Jermaine Tinker, also from Sawyerville. According to law enforcement, the violent episode began when Tinker, who was driving his truck, heard a gunshot as another vehicle passed him. He then saw the other driver, Curtis Lamar White, stop his car and get out. An exchange of gunfire between the two men ensued. Investigators at the scene found 15 9-millimeter shell casings, indicating Tinker had emptied his magazine during the shootout. After White was struck and fell to the roadway, Tinker reportedly called 911 but left the scene without rendering aid, driving instead to his mother's house.
Law enforcement located and arrested Tinker at his mother's residence. He was subsequently charged with murder and illegal possession of a handgun, as he is a convicted felon and was prohibited from owning a firearm. Tinker was then booked into the Hale County Jail. During questioning, Tinker allegedly admitted to the long-term rivalry with White, citing an incident from several years prior as the source of their ongoing conflict. The case against Tinker is now proceeding through the legal system, with the initial arrest marking the latest chapter in a feud that ultimately had a deadly outcome.
