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Homicide Investigation on the 2700 block of Carter Avenue

Jul 24th, 2021

On Friday, July 23, 2021, at approximately 11:13 p.m., Mobile Police officers responded to the 2700 block of Carter Avenue in reference to an adult male shot during a domestic dispute.  Detectives have one person in custody and are interviewing witnesses. The victim James L. Ross, age 46, sustained life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

The case shall be presented to the Mobile County Grand Jury.  We will release updates as information becomes available. If anyone has information pertaining to the case, please contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211.

**The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.**

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