Mark Myles, 43, was fatally shot on the evening of Friday, January 16, 2026, around 8:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue in Selma, Alabama. He was known in Selma as a community outreach manager with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation, a mentor and peacemaker who worked with youth, schools, churches and families to intervene in conflicts and guide young people away from violence.

The Selma Police Department opened an investigation and arrested a suspect the next day. Allen McCampbell, 43, of Selma, was taken into custody and charged with murder; he is being held without bond. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the shooting while the investigation continues.

The mayor, local pastors and community members publicly mourned Myles, calling his death a profound loss and urging that his legacy of peace and nonviolence be honored. If anyone knew Mark Myles or witnessed the shooting or its aftermath, please share what you know with the Selma Police Department.