A fatal shooting in Prichard, Alabama, claimed the life of 46-year-old Abram Mitchell in the early hours of March 2, 2024. Police were called about 7 a.m. after a report of a shooting at Moody’s Motel on St. Stephens Road. Officers found Mitchell deceased on O Neal Street; investigators believe the shooting occurred between about 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. after an altercation at the motel escalated to gunfire. Mitchell’s body was located on a nearby street, separate from the motel.

The Prichard Police Major Crimes Unit opened a homicide investigation and identified a person of interest they want to question: Bennie Wright, also known as Lil Bastard. As of March 2024 no arrests had been announced and the case was unsolved. Anyone with information about Wright’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Prichard Police Department at 251-452-2211.

Does anyone have information about Bennie Wright or the events around Moody’s Motel that morning?