In the early evening hours of a February weekend, gunfire was reported in the Drew Court area of Sylacauga, Alabama. Officers who responded to a residence on Sherwood Drive found 34-year-old Devadney Sanchez Lauderdale suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the front yard. First responders performed CPR and he was taken to Coosa Valley Medical Center and then airlifted to UAB Hospital.

Despite medical treatment, Lauderdale — known to friends and family as Pookie — died of his wounds and was pronounced dead on the morning of Monday, February 6, 2023. The Sylacauga Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and says the investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone in the Drew Court area that weekend saw anything or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Sylacauga Police Department tip line.