Jon Paul Mathew Kimber was 27 when he was shot and killed in Fairfield, Alabama, on the evening of June 16, 2021. A passerby found his body in the roadway near Gary Avenue and 49th Street shortly after 10:00 PM. Investigators described the incident as a carjacking gone wrong; Kimber had been shot multiple times during a struggle after a robbery attempt and was acquainted with his assailants.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s detectives made arrests within days. On June 18, 2021, 18-year-old Joydan Ja’ niece Blackwell was taken into custody and charged with Capital Murder, Theft of Property 1st Degree, Shooting into an Occupied Building, and Robbery 1st Degree; she was held without bond on the Capital Murder count. A warrant was later issued for 18-year-old Da’ Marcus Gilliam; he was arrested on June 23, 2021, charged with Capital Murder, and held without bond. Authorities said further arrests were possible.

If anyone knew Jon Paul Kimber, seen him that night, or has information about the incident, please come forward.