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On May 6, 2017, 21-year-old Elantheus Deshawn Prince, known to friends as "Spida," was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. at University Manor Apartments, where Prince was staying with his girlfriend. An altercation arose when 40-year-old Tamir Sabree Melvin, who shared the apartment with Prince's girlfriend, confronted Prince about his presence. During the confrontation, Melvin, armed with a gun, fired at Prince, resulting in his death. Prince's girlfrien ...Read More
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Elantheus Deshawn Prince
Male
Black / African American
Tuscaloosa
AL
2017-05-06
21
Elantheus
Deshawn Prince
Yes
11/30/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Did anyone else see the coverage of the safety concerns in Tuscaloosa following Elantheus Deshawn Pr... ...Read More
06/01/2024
06/01/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact this tragedy has had on Spida’s family, especially con... ...Read More
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about the impact that environment plays in such tragic cases, lik... ...Read More
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
