Tuscaloosa Police Name Suspects In Memorial Day Weekend Shootings

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit has released several updates, including identifying suspects and announcing arrests, following a weekend of violence in the city.

Captain Jack Kennedy, the multi-agency unit's commander, said Charles Deandre "CJ" Newton, 25, has been arrested on a single charge of murder in the shooting death of Kourtnei Mills at The Legacy at Country Club Apartments on May 30. Nelson Beville Jr., 20, was also arrested Monday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the case.

One other suspect is also being sought in the apartment shooting — Chakyla Deambri Scarbrough, 22, for conspiracy to commit murder.

Snow Hinton Park murder

Davares Rayshun "Ray Ray" Grayson, 27, is also wanted on capital murder and others charges in the shooting death of Lorenzo Graham on May 29 in Snow Hinton Park.

Kennedy said the capital murder enhancement arises from the fact that the victim was killed in the presence of a related child under the age of 14, going on to say the victim's 1-year-old son was present during his murder.

Those with any information into either of these cases are asked to contact the following agencies.

Tuscaloosa Police Department: (205) 349-2121

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office: (205) 752-0616

Northport Police Department: (205) 339-6600

University of Alabama Police: (205) 348-5454

Violent Crimes Unit: (205) 464-8690

Crime Stoppers (205) 752-7867 (May be eligible for monetary reward)

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