In the late evening hours of September 23, 2024, the life of 17-year-old Marquise Jermaine Witherspoon, a male from Bessemer, Alabama, was tragically cut short. The incident unfolded in the 300 block of 67th Street in the nearby city of Fairfield, where he was fatally shot at approximately 10:38 p.m.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office quickly launched a homicide investigation into the death of Witherspoon.
Despite their efforts, authorities have remained tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. To date, no information regarding a potential motive or any person or persons of interest has been publicly released. The investigation remains ongoing, leaving a community to mourn and await answers.
In the wake of this violence, officials have made a plea to the public for assistance. They urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at 205-325-1450, and anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The case continues to be an open and active investigation, with no arrests made or suspects publicly identified.
