In the early evening of Sunday, October 10, 2021, emergency services in Mobile, Alabama, responded to a call concerning a shooting on the 2900 block of Booker Street. Upon their arrival at approximately 7:11 p.m., police officers discovered a male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The following day, the Mobile Police Department publicly identified the victim as James Shinn, Jr., a 57-year-old man.
The case was classified as an active homicide investigation. Authorities appealed to the public for any information regarding the shooting and urged anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward to assist in the investigation.
James 'Peachie' Shinn Jr., as he was known to loved ones, was born on March 5, 1964. His death was a result of gun violence, a fact that was noted in memorials created in his honor. As of the latest available information, the investigation into his death remains ongoing. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspects in connection with the homicide.
