Tuscaloosa Teen Found Shot To Death At Springhill Apartments

Tuscaloosa AL

16 April, 2021

3:13 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Tuscaloosa County man was found dead at an apartment complex Thursday night following a shooting that occurred at approximately the same time as a fatal officer-involved shooting three and half miles away on Skyland Boulevard. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit Commander Captain Jack Kennedy confirmed on Friday that Omar Childers, 19, was found dead in a vehicle at Springhill Apartments by officers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department. No arrests have been made in this case and Kennedy said the investigation is ongoing, but is being handled as a homicide. Those with information regarding the investigation are asked to call the Violent Crimes Unit at (205) 752-0616 or the Tuscaloosa Police Department at (205) 349-2121. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].