The peaceful celebrations of July 4, 2024, were shattered when a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Store at Festival Centre, Mobile, Alabama. The incident, which took place around 4:54 p.m., has left a deep impact on the local community.

Responding to the incident, officers discovered 22-year-old DeShaun Bonner suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Bonner succumbed to his injuries.

An anonymous witness described the harrowing scene: “I was sitting in my car, and all of a sudden, I heard gunshots. I saw a bunch of guys running around just shooting at a vehicle,” he said. The witness also mentioned that an estimated 15 to 20 shots were fired by a group of four or five men armed with handguns.

Mobile Police, in their subsequent investigation, discovered a silver sedan with its emergency flashers on, parked outside the emergency room of Springhill Medical Center. This vehicle is believed to be linked to the shooting incident.

The police are now seeking public assistance in identifying a male suspect whose photo they have released. As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the investigation is still ongoing. The police have encouraged anyone with any information to come forward.

In the wake of the incident, the management of Academy Sports + Outdoors has affirmed their support for the community and the ongoing investigation. As the investigation proceeds, the community of Mobile remains anxious, seeking answers and hoping for swift justice for DeShaun Bonner and his family.