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By the People, for the People
Person Of Interest Sought In Shooting Near Lake Tuscaloosa
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is searching for a 20-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is looking for a person of interest after two people were shot last Friday in Northport, Alabama near Lake Tuscaloosa. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from an ongoing disagreement between several individuals.
Why it matters
Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in the Tuscaloosa area, with the Violent Crimes Unit working to address incidents and apprehend suspects to maintain order and protect residents.
The details
According to authorities, the shooting occurred in the 15000 block of Marina Drive near Lake Tuscaloosa in the overnight hours, leaving a man and a woman with injuries not thought to be life-threatening. The VCU is searching for 20-year-old Tyler Isaiah Turner in connection with the investigation, but has not been able to locate him since the time of the incident.
- The shooting occurred last Friday in the overnight hours.
- The VCU provided an update on the investigation on Thursday morning.
The players
Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit
A law enforcement unit in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that investigates violent crimes in the area.
Tyler Isaiah Turner
A 20-year-old man who is being sought by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit as a person of interest in the shooting incident.
What they’re saying
“Law enforcement has not been able to locate him since the time of this incident.”
— Captain Jack Kennedy, Commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (Patch.com)
What’s next
The VCU is asking anyone with information about the shooting or Turner's whereabouts to contact them at (205) 464-8690.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Tuscaloosa area, with local law enforcement working to apprehend suspects and maintain order in the community.
