In the late spring of 2023, the life of Jasmine Nicole Whitson, a 29-year-old Black female from Anniston, Alabama, was tragically cut short. On the evening of Monday, June 19th, Anniston patrol officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of Elm Street. Upon their arrival, they discovered Ms. Whitson deceased, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation into her death was carried out by Anniston Police Investigators.
Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect, and on July 5, 2023, an arrest was made in connection with the shooting. Marcus Maurice Swink, a 31-year-old resident of Anniston, was taken into custody.
Following his arrest, Swink was charged with manslaughter in the death of Jasmine Whitson. His bond was subsequently set at $100,000. Further details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been made publicly available.
Information regarding the progression of the legal case against Marcus Maurice Swink, including any trial or conviction, is not available in the public record. Therefore, the ultimate resolution of the charges brought against him in relation to the death of Jasmine Nicole Whitson remains unknown at this time.
