On the night of July 23, 2021, a domestic dispute in the 2700 block of Carter Avenue in Mobile, Alabama, turned deadly. James L. Ross, a 46-year-old White/Caucasian male, was shot during the altercation. The incident occurred at approximately 11:13 p.m., prompting a response from the Mobile Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered that Ross had sustained life-threatening injuries from the gunshot wound.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, James L. Ross was later pronounced deceased.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police detectives began their investigation. They took one individual into custody in connection with the incident. At the time, authorities did not file any charges against the individual, stating that the case would be presented to a grand jury for further review.