Travis D. Nichols, born June 4, 1979, was killed by gunfire on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was 37 at the time and later died at DCH Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel.

The shooting occurred within his family and led to the arrest of his brother, who was charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting. The case transformed a private family tragedy into a public criminal matter.

If anyone knew Travis or has information about what happened on August 16, 2016, please share what you know with the appropriate authorities.