Tuskonee Carlvelous Kaboyse'a Woods, 40, was shot and killed in his Pell City home in the early hours of August 3, 2023. Police were called to a residence in the 600 block of Miracle Street about 2:00 a.m. after reports of gunfire and found Woods inside with multiple gunshot wounds. A 34-year-old woman also was shot and taken to UAB Hospital in Birmingham in critical condition.

About 6:00 a.m. the same morning, 21-year-old Johntavius Ryshod Keith of Pell City surrendered to authorities and was arrested; he has been charged with murder in connection with Woods’ death. Investigators described the inquiry as ongoing and said additional charges were possible.

Woods, born December 4, 1982, was known for his passion for music and served as CEO and group manager for the DTD Squad; friends and family remembered him as kind and loyal. If anyone has information about the shooting or the events that night, contact the Pell City authorities.