Sylacauga, AL — The Sylacauga Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and is seeking information from the public to identify the suspect or suspects involved.
At approximately 4:50 p.m., Talladega County E-911 received reports of gunfire near E. 5th Street in Sylacauga. Just minutes later, a second call reported a vehicle being shot into on Curran Street, off North Broadway Avenue. Officers arriving on the scene discovered two individuals had sustained gunshot wounds. Authorities determined that the shooting originated at the intersection of North Louisville Avenue and E. 5th Street.
Both victims were transported to Coosa Valley Medical Center. One of the victims, identified as Christopher Cornell Keith, was later transferred to UAB Hospital in Birmingham after undergoing surgery. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second victim, identified as 29-year-old Sylavonta Dvon Mays of Sylacauga, was treated for gunshot wounds and subsequently released.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867) or toll-free at 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867). Individuals may also text “215stop” to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form or use the P3 Tips mobile app. Those who submit tips should retain their Tip ID and password in case follow-up communication with investigators is necessary.
Authorities remind the public that a criminal charge is an accusation, and any suspect identified is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
