Opelika man shot, killed overnight; cousin arrested for murder
Opelika police are investigating a deadly shooting between family members.
The shooting occurred around 11:38 P.M. on May 4, 2025, in the 1200 Block of Samford Place. A 38-year-old male was found lying inside a residence suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton has identified the male victim as Quintaveious Johnson.
The victim’s cousin, 41-year-old Jamarlo Johnson, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. Quintaveious Johnson has been sent to ADFS Montgomery Medical for a postmortem exam.
If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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