Titus Chaney, 36, was shot during a violent altercation in Selma, Alabama, the evening of Friday, May 3, 2024, and died of his wounds on May 4. The confrontation began at a home on the 100 block of Alabama Avenue during an argument with his ex-girlfriend, 29-year-old Taylor Thomas, that witnesses say turned physical. One bystander reportedly tried to step between them; Thomas’s purse fell and a handgun dropped out. Witnesses said Thomas picked up the gun, fired at Chaney and the other individual, and was seen standing over Chaney and firing additional shots.

Both shooting victims were taken to Vaughan Regional Medical Center by private vehicle; the other victim was treated and released, while Chaney required transfer to a Montgomery hospital where he died. The Selma Police Department identified Taylor Thomas as the suspect, obtained warrants charging her with murder and first-degree assault, and began a search. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers offered a $1,000 reward for information. A few days later Thomas surrendered and was held at the Hale County Jail without bond, awaiting legal proceedings.

Chaney’s mother, Pauline Chaney, described her grief in the days after his death as all-consuming. If anyone has information about the events on Alabama Avenue that night or knew Titus, please share what is known with investigators.