Darrian Finley, 34, of Opelika, Alabama, was fatally shot on the evening of Saturday, October 5, 2024, at a party in the Beauregard community of Lee County. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Lee Road 11; when first responders arrived they found two adult males with gunshot wounds. Finley was pronounced dead at the scene and the second victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

The Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed Finley’s identity and his body was sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for a postmortem examination. Authorities have not publicly identified suspects or announced arrests, and the investigation remains open. Finley’s family has offered a $3,000 reward and asked residents of Opelika, Auburn, and Lee County to come forward with video or tips.

If anyone has information, please contact the Lee County Justice Center.