Witnesses sought in shooting death of Selma 21-year-old; $1,000 reward offered

Witnesses sought in shooting death of Selma 21-year-old; $1,000 reward offered

Authorities are searching for clues and witnesses in the shooting death of a young man in Selma.

Georgio Howell, 21, was slain Friday, March 17.

Selma police responded about 8 p.m. to the 2000 block of Second Avenue on a report of a person shot. When they arrived, they found Howell suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Additional details and a potential motive have not been released.

Central Alabama Crime Stoppers on Thursday announced a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867), 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or the P3-tips app. Tips can also be submitted to the Selma Police Department at 334- 874-2125 or the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office at 334- 874-2540.