26-year-old man killed in Sylacauga shooting; witnesses, clues sought

26-year-old man killed in Sylacauga shooting; witnesses, clues sought

A 26-year-old man was shot to death Wednesday in Sylacauga.

Officer responded to the area of South Main Avenue between Clay and Park streets, said Sylacauga police Chief Kelly Johnson.

When they arrived, the found Tony Jaquez Keith behind a vacant house. He was pronounced dead on the scene, becoming the city’s fourth homicide this year.

Johnson said there are no suspects in custody. Sylacauga investigators and members of the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task force are working to uncover a motive and identify the suspect or suspects.

They are asking anyone with information to call the Sylacauga Police Department at 256-267-0090, the tip line 256-249-4716 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).