In the late summer evening of August 28, 2023, tragedy struck the city of Selma, Alabama, when Randy James Doss, a 46-year-old Black male, was found with a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 2800 block of Citizens Parkway. When officers from the Selma Police Department arrived at the scene, they discovered Doss unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the location, marking the city's 17th homicide of the year.
The investigation into the death of Randy Doss moved swiftly. The day following the discovery of his body, law enforcement officials announced a significant breakthrough in the case. Two male juveniles, aged 14 and 17, were taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Both teenagers were subsequently charged with capital murder, a charge that underscored the gravity of the crime. The Selma Police Department, with assistance from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, was credited with the swift arrests.
The community mourned the loss of Randy Doss, who was remembered by family and friends for his contributions to Selma. Funeral services were held for him on September 9, 2023, at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Sardis, Alabama, where he was later interred in the church cemetery.
