Jamiyah Grant Obituary, Death; – A teenage girl was tragically shot and killed on Saturday night in Opelika.
Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton has identified the victim as Jamiyah Grant, who was just 16 years old. Officers were dispatched shortly after 8:30 p.m. following a 911 report of a shooting at George C. Bandy Park on Jeter Avenue, where a large crowd had gathered for an annual Alumni Day celebration.
Upon arrival, they discovered Jamiyah suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts administered at the scene, she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter at East Alabama Medical Center. Opelika police officials reported on Sunday that it seems after being shot, Jamiyah attempted to flee the scene by driving away but subsequently crashed into another vehicle.
Detectives have gathered evidence related to the shooting and are continuing to interview witnesses while pursuing additional leads. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 334-705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 334-745-8665.
