Brandon Deshawn Welch, 25, was shot and killed on October 3, 2025, outside his home at the Green Tree Apartments in Headland, Alabama. Family describe him as Toot, a respectful young man who enjoyed writing poetry and music, creating thrifted fashion, watching old sitcoms with his mother, and playing video games with his older brother. He had recently started a job at AAA Corporation and was planning for the future.

Welch was being dropped off by his girlfriend when a second car arrived and a verbal argument escalated into gunfire. His father, Timothy, ran outside to try to intervene and was wounded in the exchange; he was treated and released. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Shawn Michael Davis and charged him with capital murder and one count of assault in connection with the shooting.

The family has called for an end to gun violence and remembers Welch as a beloved son with dreams and talents. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please come forward.