Tony Jaquez Keith, 26, was found dead behind a vacant house in Sylacauga, Alabama, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He had sustained a single gunshot wound to his upper body; authorities believe the shooting occurred sometime between the evening of Tuesday, March 28, and the following morning. The Talladega County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for further examination.

The Sylacauga Police Department and the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force opened a homicide investigation. As of early April 2023, no arrests had been announced; investigators were working to identify persons of interest and establish a motive. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers offered a $1,000 reward for tips leading to the identity and arrest of those responsible, and officials encouraged anyone with information to contact the Sylacauga Police Department or CrimeStoppers.

Does anyone in the Sylacauga area remember unusual activity near South Main Avenue between East Clay Street and East Park Street on the night of March 28 into March 29?