A suspect has been charged in the cold case 2021 shooting of a 28-year-old man in Tuscaloosa.

Frederick Dewayne Lewis, 22, is charged with murder in the slaying of Trevoris Sheppard, the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit announced Thursday. Lewis was 18 at the time of the killing.

The shooting happened at 12:45 p.m., Oct. 19, 2021, in the 4400 block of 21st Street which is Hay Court apartments.

TVCU Capt. Jack Kennedy said Sheppard was walking home when he was killed.

Sheppard was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

Kennedy said investigators continued to work on the case, re-examining the known evidence, as well as developing new leads both with technology and community involvement.

Earlier this month, the case was presented to a Tuscaloosa County grand jury, which returned the indictment against Lewis.

A motive has not been disclosed.

Lewis was taken into custody on July 5. He has since been released after posting $75,000 bond.

“All homicide cases are a priority for the Violent Crimes Unit, and all cases remain active and open until an arrest has been made,” Kennedy said.

“All investigators that worked on this case, from the initial response, the continual follow-up, and the eventual reexamination and presentation to grand jury are to be commended.”