UPDATE: One dead after Lanett shooting, investigation underway
One man died following the eruption of gunfire in Lanett last night.
Lanett police and other first responders were dispatched to the scene around 9:21 p.m. on May 12, 2026, after reports of gunshots and a subject laying in the roadway.
Officials responded and rendered aid to the victim. The victim, identified as Tommy Boyd Jr. of Lanett, was pronounced dead on scene by the Chambers County Coroner’s Office.
In a statement posted online, the mayor of Lanett, Jamie Heard, said the city was aware of the “ongoing situation involving an act of violence and is working closely with the Lanett Police Department to learn more about the situation.”
“As our community navigates the aftermath of this tragic event, we are taking all the necessary steps alongside law enforcement to understand what happened,” Heard said. “We will share verified updates from the Lanett Police Department as we receive them and are able to share through our official communication channels.”
The body of Mr. Boyd has been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for autopsy
This case remains under investigation by the Lanett Police Department. Persons with information pertaining to this case are asked to contact Detective Reagan at 334-644-5295 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP(7867)
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