Quintaveious Marques Johnson, 38, was shot and killed inside a residence in the 1200 block of Samford Place in Opelika, Alabama, about 11:38 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Lee County Coroner’s Office identified Johnson and his body was sent to ADFS Montgomery Medical for postmortem examination.

Known as Hurt, Johnson was born in Lee County on December 3, 1986. He worked as a chef for more than eight years at Zazu Gastropub and Halftime Restaurant, loved cooking and grilling, followed Alabama football, and was a devoted father to six children.

Investigators identified a suspect as Johnson’s cousin, 41-year-old Jamarlo Johnson, who was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. The circumstances leading up to the shooting and what prompted the confrontation remain unclear.

If anyone knew Quintaveious or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know with investigators.