Murder warrant issued for teenager after Phenix City shooting leaves one dead, one injured

One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting Sunday night in Phenix City, according to the Phenix City Police Department.

A capital murder warrant has been issued for a 17-year-old from Phenix City following the shooting, according to police.

Police said they responded around 8:40 p.m. Sunday to a shooting in the 700 block of 16th Street. Responding officers found Mike Adams Jr., 26, dead from a gunshot wound and an investigation began, according to a news release. Police said another victim was found during the investigation, a 36-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

That victim was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment, according to police.

Police said the investigation was still ongoing Monday morning and didn’t immediately provide updates on the suspect Monday afternoon.

This story was originally published June 10, 2024 at 11:32 AM.