On a late Wednesday evening in Mobile, Alabama, the life of 29-year-old Leon Curtis IV was tragically cut short. On October 4, 2023, at approximately 11:04 p.m., police responded to a call of a person shot at the Brookley Pointe Apartments on South Washington Avenue. There, they found Mr. Curtis, a male victim who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Just four months away from his 30th birthday, Leon Curtis IV was a father to a 10-month-old son.
His family, engulfed in grief, remembers him as a sweet and jovial individual whose smile could light up a room. They believe that he was a targeted victim, suggesting his vulnerability due to being born with only one arm may have made him a target. His sister has spoken publicly about the immense pain of losing her brother and the harrowing experience of having to identify his body. The family has been left with unanswered questions and has voiced their frustration over the limited information they have received from law enforcement regarding the investigation.
In the weeks following the shooting, the family of Leon Curtis IV made emotional pleas to the community, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist the police in their investigation. They remain steadfast in their quest for justice and closure. The Mobile Police Department has confirmed that the case is an active and ongoing homicide investigation. However, as of late October 2023, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information regarding a suspect or suspects in the shooting death of Leon Curtis IV.
