On a summer evening in Phenix City, Alabama, the life of 26-year-old Mike Adams Jr. was cut short by gunfire. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 8:40 PM at a location on 16th Street. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered Adams deceased from a gunshot wound. He was a male.
During their investigation into the shooting, authorities learned of a second victim. Japaris Vaughn, also 26 years old, had sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen.
Vaughn was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital for medical treatment. The investigation quickly led to a suspect, and a warrant for capital murder was issued for a 17-year-old juvenile from Phenix City.
Mike Delane Adams Jr., born on November 3, 1997, was a father to a son and a daughter. He had attended Arkansas Baptist College, where he played football, after graduating from Russell County High School in 2016. Known to enjoy family, fast cars, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers, his unexpected death left a significant void in the lives of his loved ones. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
