On the late evening of February 17, 2019, 36-year-old Andrew Bell was shot and killed during an altercation at a residence in York, Alabama. Emergency responders were called but Bell’s injuries proved fatal at the scene. A Black man known locally for being friendly and active in town events, Bell’s death prompted vigils and memorials as the community mourned.

Investigators determined the encounter grew out of a personal dispute. Authorities identified a 34-year-old male acquaintance who was present during the altercation; he was taken into custody without resistance and charged with second-degree murder. Witness testimony and forensic evidence, including ballistic analysis, were cited in the case against the accused.

Anyone who knew Andrew, or who has information about the February 17 incident, is asked to come forward.