Violent — Center Point, AL — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for the shooting of a juvenile on July 12 in Center Point, AL.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Center Point, AL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: age 17
  • Victim(s): 1 (juvenile with gunshot wound)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, in the 800 block of Farrington Drive.
  • A juvenile was shot and treated by Center Point Fire and Rescue before being taken to Children's Hospital for further treatment.
  • An argument between the victim and the suspect is believed to have led to the shooting.
  • The 17-year-old suspect was charged with first-degree assault and booked into the Jefferson County Jail on a $60,000 bond.
  • He bailed out of jail after being taken into custody.