Abram Mitchell

In the early hours of March 2, 2024, a fatal shooting in Prichard, Alabama, ended the life of Abram Mitchell. He was a 46-year-old man. Police were called to the area around 7 a.m. following a report of a shooting at Moody's Motel on St. Stephens Road. When officers arrived, they discovered Mitchell deceased on O Neal Street. Investigators believe the incident took place sometime between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

According to the Prichard Police Department, an altercation at the motel allegedly preceded the shooting. The circumstances of the dispute were not detailed, but it escalated to gunfire, resulting in Mitchell's death. His body was found on a nearby street, away from the initial scene of the conflict.

The Prichard Police Major Crimes Unit launched a homicide investigation into the killing. As they pieced together the events of that morning, investigators identified an individual they believed had important information regarding the case. They turned to the public for assistance in locating this person of interest.

Police publicly identified the man they wanted to question as Bennie Wright, who also goes by the alias "Lil Bastard." As of March 2024, no one was in custody, and no arrests had been announced in connection with the homicide. Abram Mitchell's case remains unsolved. Authorities have asked anyone with knowledge of Bennie Wright's whereabouts to contact the Prichard Police Department at 251-452-2211.