Charlie Lee Thomas, 29, was killed by a gunshot in Tuscaloosa’s West End on the evening of April 9, 2022. The shooting occurred in the 3500 block of 21st Street at about 10 p.m.; when Tuscaloosa officers arrived they found three people had been shot. Charlie Lee Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people were wounded. One was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center with injuries not believed to be life-threatening; the third was treated and released. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit took over the investigation and appealed to the public for help. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone was in the 3500 block of 21st Street on April 9, 2022, or has information about that night, please share what you know with investigators.