Larry Darnell Smith Jr. was 19 when he was shot dead after a dispute that began at the Host Sports Bar in Bay Minette, Alabama and continued to a Circle K on US Highway 31 South. Officers responded at about 2:03 AM on March 14, 2020, and found Smith with a fatal gunshot wound. His sister, Sharrikka Shawnta Smith, suffered a stab wound to her back and was taken to USA Medical Center for treatment.

Later that morning, Alonzo Hale surrendered to police and was arrested and charged with Smith’s murder. Tara Lavone Robinson was arrested and charged with first-degree assault in connection with Sharrikka Smith’s stabbing. Hale was released on $200,000 bond, a decision that distressed Smith’s family, who criticized delays in presenting the case to a grand jury; the District Attorney’s Office said COVID-19 was affecting proceedings and said a grand jury could consider upgrading charges against Hale to capital murder, which would revoke bond.

If anyone was at the Host Sports Bar or the Circle K that night and has information, please share what was seen or heard.