Phenix City Police seeking information in June 2021 homicide; $2.5K reward offered
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The Phenix City Police Department continues to investigate a June 1, 2021, homicide and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
It has been two years to the date since this senseless fatal shooting occurred, and investigators and family continue to seek answers.
On June 1, 2021, at about 9:31 p.m., police responded to an apartment located on 11th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, police located an adult female lying on her front porch. The victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and was treated by medics. The victim, identified as, Sharmeethia L. Mason, 36, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Investigators say witnesses observed an unidentified subject walking around the corner of the victim’s apartment and shooting the victim while she was sitting on her front porch. Witnesses say the subject was seen fleeing the scene on foot. Investigators say multiple shell casings were recovered from the crime scene.
The circumstances surrounding this ongoing homicide are under investigation. No further details have been released at this time.
Investigators and the family of the victim are asking for answers and are asking anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation to please come forward. When you call CrimeStoppers, you will remain anonymous.
Central Alabama Crimestoppers continues to take a stand against gun violence and is offering a $2,500.00 cash reward for any information that leads to the identification of the suspect.
If you have any information regarding this homicide investigation, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!
If you need to remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers.
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