Carlos Antwan Fields, a 43-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in Talladega, Alabama, on January 31, 2021. His death was one of several homicides that year that contributed to a noticeable rise in violent crime in the city.

The Talladega Police Department opened a homicide investigation, but the case went cold amid limited witness cooperation. Family members remain without answers as investigators worked to identify a suspect and make arrests.

Local mothers who have lost children to violence organized publicly, criticizing the lack of progress and calling for more community involvement and resources. The police said they would pursue new technologies such as gunshot detection and boost partnerships with groups like Crime Stoppers to encourage anonymous tips.

If anyone knew Carlos, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help solve this case, please come forward to the Talladega Police Department or Crime Stoppers.