Sylacauga, AL – The Sylacauga Police Department is asking the public for their help. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, at approximately 1:00 AM, Sylacauga Police were dispatched to a shooting call at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Scrooge Alley, in the old Avondale Mill Village. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Jason Anthony Swain, Jr. of N. Cannon Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama. Swain had been shot and bystanders were attempting to help him on the scene. Sylacauga Ambulance arrived and transported Swain to Coosa Valley Medical Center for treatment. Officers were notified by Coosa Valley Medical staff that Swain had died as a result of the gunshot wound to his chest. At this time there are no suspects in custody.
Sylacauga Investigators and members of the Talladega County Drug & Violent Crime Task Force are looking for a suspect at this time and will work diligently to locate that suspect and uncover the motive behind the shooting. SPD is asking for anyone with information, please come forward and speak to our investigators that are working on this case. If you wish to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers. CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000.00 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
The victim’s photo was provided as a courtesy by the Sylacauga Police Department.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) involved or their whereabouts, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!
Victim: Jason Anthony Swain Jr.
Virginia Avenue / Scrooge Alley
Sylacauga, Alabama
Sylacauga Police Department
