On the Fourth of July, 2026, in Selma, Alabama, a day of celebration turned into a scene of tragedy with the death of 22-year-old Jerome Baker. In the early morning hours, at approximately 2:33 a.m., gunfire erupted at a gathering on the 1500 block of Mabry Street. When Selma police arrived at the scene, they discovered multiple individuals with gunshot wounds.
Jerome Baker was one of two fatalities in the shooting.
Another man, 39-year-old Demetrius Collins, also lost his life in the incident. A third victim, 36-year-old Tymantha Underwood, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was treated for her injuries. The incident cast a somber shadow over the holiday festivities in the community.
Following an investigation into the deadly shooting, authorities identified a suspect. Jerry Thomas, a 52-year-old man from Selma, was taken into custody in connection with the shootings. He has been charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of Jerome Baker and Demetrius Collins, as well as a charge of first-degree assault for the injuries sustained by Tymantha Underwood. The case remains an active investigation, and further details have not been released by the police to protect the integrity of the ongoing inquiry. As of now, the case is pending judicial proceedings, and no information regarding a trial, conviction, or sentencing has been made public.
