In the early morning hours of July 20, 2024, in Talladega, Alabama, a violent encounter on Old Shocco Road resulted in a double shooting. Responding to the incident at approximately 2:19 a.m., Talladega Police officers discovered a man and a woman who had both sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The male victim, identified as 34-year-old Dakhari A.
Wilson, Sr., succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
There is conflicting information in public records regarding the identity of the deceased. While news reports and an official obituary confirm the death of Dakhari A. Wilson, Sr., a male, another online source lists a female with the name Dahkari Wilson as having died on the same day in Talladega. However, detailed information and corroborating reports to support the death of a female Dahkari Wilson are not available. The available news reports about the double shooting indicate that the female victim was taken to the hospital, but her subsequent condition has not been publicly reported.
The investigation into the shooting that led to Dakhari A. Wilson, Sr.'s death is ongoing. Law enforcement has not released information regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Talladega Police Department or Crime Stoppers. The incident was one of two fatal shootings that occurred in Talladega on the same day, prompting concern within the community.
