16-year-old girl dies after shooting at park in Opelika. Suspect arrested

One person has been arrested after the death of a 16-year-old girl in a shooting Saturday in Opelika, according to the Opelika Police Department.

Police said Jamiyah Grant was shot just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Bandy Park and died at East Alabama Medical Center.

Timothy Shell Jr., 18, of Union Springs, Alabama, was arrested Sunday in connection with Grant’s death, according to police.

Police said an argument between a group of people preceded the shooting. What the argument was about is unknown at this time, according to police. Police said it appears Grant tried to drive away after being shot and struck another vehicle.

OPD asks anyone with information about this case to call the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at 334-705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 334-745-8665.

Kelby Hutchison

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.