Tommy Boyd Jr. Obituary, North 10th Avenue Shooting; Man Killed in Lanett Shooting as Police Continue Active Homicide Investigation
The Lanett community is mourning the tragic death of Tommy Boyd Jr., 51, who was fatally shot Tuesday night on North 10th Avenue in a case that remains under active investigation by local authorities.
According to the Lanett Police Department, officers and emergency medical personnel responded around 9:21 p.m. on May 12, 2026, after receiving reports of gunfire and a man lying in the roadway in the 600 block of North 10th Avenue.
When first responders arrived, they found Boyd suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the street. Emergency crews immediately began rendering medical aid at the scene, working desperately to save his life. Despite their efforts, Boyd succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Chambers County Coroner’s Office.
Following the shooting, the area was secured as investigators processed evidence, interviewed potential witnesses, and worked to reconstruct the events leading up to the deadly incident. Residents in the neighborhood reported a heavy police presence throughout the night as authorities continued gathering information.
Boyd’s body was later transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, where an autopsy is expected to be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.
At this time, authorities have not announced any arrests or publicly identified a suspect. Investigators have also not released a possible motive in the case, which remains active and ongoing.
The sudden and violent loss has left family members, friends, and members of the Lanett community grieving and searching for answers. Loved ones are now left mourning a man whose life ended tragically and far too soon.
Lanett police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who has information connected to the case to come forward. Detectives believe community assistance may play a critical role in helping bring clarity and accountability in the investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Reagan with the Lanett Police Department at 334-644-5295. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
As the investigation continues, the Lanett community remains united in grief and support for Boyd’s loved ones while hoping answers will soon emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
Tommy Boyd Jr. will be remembered by those who knew and loved him, while investigators continue searching for the person responsible for the fatal shooting on North 10th Avenue.