A bright and promising ninth-grader's life was tragically cut short in Selma, Alabama. Allen 'AJ' Colvin, a 15-year-old student at Selma High School, succumbed to gunshot wounds on June 15, 2024, two weeks after being injured in a shooting. The incident that led to his untimely death occurred on June 1, 2024, at the Jim Minor Garden Homes.
Colvin was remembered by the Selma City School Superintendent as a student known for his kindness, enthusiasm, and dedication to his studies.
His passing has been deeply felt by the school community, which mourned the loss of a young life full of potential. Funeral services for the teenager were scheduled to be held at the Selma High School auditorium, a testament to his connection to the school and its students.
In the wake of the shooting, the Selma Police Department launched a homicide investigation. While authorities have announced that they have identified persons of interest in the case, no arrests have been made, and the names of any suspects have not been publicly released. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing as law enforcement officials continue to piece together the events that led to the death of Allen AJ Colvin. As a response to the violence, the Selma Housing Authority has taken over the management of the Jim Minor homes with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office increasing law enforcement presence to improve safety in the area.
