Three teenagers charged with capital murder in death of Phenix City man

Three 15-year-olds have been arrested and charged with capital murder (robbery) in Wednesday’s shooting death of a Phenix City man, according to the Phenix City Police Department.

Police said officers found Joseph Tassoni, 43, dead at the scene on Cricket Drive from apparent gunshot wounds.

The PCPD Criminal Investigations Division responded and began an investigation, according to the news release.

The PCPD Special Response Team, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office STAR team and the Lee County SWAT team executed multiple residential search warrants Saturday, leading to the arrests of the three juveniles, the news release says.

Police said the juveniles are being held in a youth detention center.

PCPD asks anyone with information about this case to call Sgt. Patrick Doleman at 334-448-2796, Lt. Robert Isabel at 334-448-2839 or the department’s non-emergency number at 334-298-0611.

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.