Kirby Tyler Leon Jones, 31, of Clanton, Alabama, was shot and killed on August 5, 2025. He had been visiting a friend at a residence on County Road 324 in Chilton County when an altercation with a neighbor escalated. Jones suffered at least one gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to UAB St. Vincent–Chilton Hospital in Clanton, where he died.

Authorities identified the neighbor as 25-year-old Evan Romano. Following the investigation, Romano was arrested and charged with murder. He is being held at the Chilton County Jail on $100,000 bond. Investigators say the shooting arose from the dispute and continue to gather witness statements and analyze evidence from the scene.

If anyone witnessed the altercation or has information about what led to the shooting, please contact the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office.