Crime & Safety
Jefferson County, AL Shooting: 3 Teens Charged, Woman Injured
Center Point, AL – Three 18 year olds are facing serious criminal charges following a shooting in Jefferson County that left an innocent bystander wounded. Authorities say the suspects allegedly fled
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-12T13:42:19.159Z
Center Point, AL – Three 18 year olds are facing serious criminal charges following a shooting in Jefferson County that left an innocent bystander wounded. Authorities say the suspects allegedly fled in separate vehicles before deputies tracked them down and made arrests.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the 100 block of Chalkville Manor Drive in Center Point around 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, following reports of gunfire.
When deputies arrived, they discovered a 32 year old woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Center Point Fire & Rescue transported the victim to UAB Hospital, where she received treatment and was later released.
Investigators confirmed the woman was an innocent bystander.
Three Vehicles Located, Suspects Detained A preliminary investigation determined that three vehicles were present when an individual inside one of them allegedly began firing a gun.
All three vehicles subsequently left the scene.
Deputies worked alongside the Sheriff's Office STAR 1 Unit, Metro Area Crime Center and drone operators to locate the vehicles at separate locations.
Authorities said the occupants were detained without incident.
Three 18 Year Olds Face Charges The Sheriff's Office identified the suspects and their charges:
Amari Turnbough, 18: Two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling or vehicle and one count of first degree assault. Released after posting a $150,000 bond. Carver Aaron, 18: Charged with first degree robbery. Remains jailed without bond. Tamon Jones, 18: Charged with first degree robbery. Remains jailed without bond. Sheriff Mark Pettway praised the coordinated response, saying specialized units helped deputies quickly locate those allegedly involved.
Authorities have not publicly detailed what led to the shooting or how the robbery charges relate to the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 205 325 1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205 254 7777 .
All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.