Columbus man killed in overnight Phenix City shooting on 20th Avenue
Phenix City investigators are investigating an overnight deadly shooting.
The shooting occurred around midnight on August 3, 2023, at Liberty Hills Apartments which is in the 1701 block of 20th Avenue in the city.
Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. identified the victim as Carnell Mobley of Columbus, Georgia. He was pronounced dead at Piedmont at 7:49 A.M. from a gunshot wound.
He will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for an autopsy.
A family member has released a statement:
”My godson/son was taken away from us so tragically last Wednesday nite….we are asking for the publics help in finding out who took his life….he was a friend to all….never had an enemy…..they took away a son….father….husband…brother….and friend to all….he didnt deserve to be taken away….Im devastated….and want the person responsible 2 be held accountable for taking his life away from him…..if any1 has any information on who took the life from Carnell Mobley aka TaTa aka Snoop away from us 2 please please come forward….he had a family who loved him….his kids will grow up with the daddy who loved them with all his heart….if you don’t want to tell…..please call Crime Stoppers…..Phenix City Police Dept….or inbox me…..I want the person or persons held accountable and sentenced to the fullest….”
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