Natavious Damonta Brown, 25, was shot and killed on Monday, April 7, 2025, at a convenience store on East Street North in Talladega, Alabama. Described as a man with an infectious smile who loved his family, music and fast cars — especially his Dodge Charger and Challenger — Brown was found with a gunshot wound after an altercation involving three other people. He was taken to Citizens Baptist Medical Center but died with family at his side.

The Talladega Police Department opened a capital murder investigation. Investigators say the dispute that preceded the shooting involved three other individuals, but officials have not released further details about the nature of the altercation or any suspect identities. No arrests or charges have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting at the East Street North convenience store or has information about the altercation, please contact the Talladega Police Department.