Three teens charged with capital murder in deadly Phenix City shooting
Phenix City police have arrested three teens in connection to a deadly shooting.
The shooting occurred around 2:14 P.M. on November 26, 2025, at 42 Cricket Drive. 43-year-old Joseph Tassoni, of Phenix City, was pronounced dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
Following an investigation by the Phenix City Criminal Investigations Division, on November 29, 2025 the Phenix City Police Department Special Response Team, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office STAR Team, and the Lee County SWAT Team executed multiple residential search warrants.
Three juveniles, all 15 years old, were arrested and charged with Capital Murder (Robbery). The juveniles were later transported to a youth detention center where they are currently being held.
If you have any information about the homicide, please contact Sgt. Patrick Doleman at (334) 448-2796, Lt. Robert Isabel at (334) 448-2839, or the police non-emergency number at (334) 298-0611.
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