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Second Suspect Arrested In Fatal Atmore Double Shooting
June 26, 2025
A second Evergreen man has been charged with murder and attempted murder for an early Tuesday morning shooting in Atmore.
Javarius Watkins (pictured top left), 24, turned himself in Wednesday night and has been charged with murder and attempted murder. Tyler Hall (pictured bottom left and top), 22, is being held without bond in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center, and Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMinn said additional arrests are forthcoming.
Around 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, the Atmore Police Department responded to Atmore Community Hospital for reported gunshot victims. They discovered 17-year-old Gabriel Elijah Hooks of Atmore had passed away due to his injuries, and a second victim was flown to a trauma center with injuries that appeared to be non-life threatening. Police have not released the name or age of the second victim.
Officers determined the shooting occurred on Carver Avenue near 18th Avenue during a drag race, and they recovered “dozens” of spent shell casings. The investigation is continuing.
Escambia County High School in Atmore is offering counseling services Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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3 Responses to “Second Suspect Arrested In Fatal Atmore Double Shooting”
Someone should explain to that kid, GOAT on his shirt means “Greatest of all time”. He must’ve gotten it at a thrift shop because it certainly wasn’t meant for him.
Bless Gabriel’s family and give them strength, Lord.
I know that to many families hear this (My condolences to the family) and I wish that no parent had to hear those words again about their child or children. Unfortunately they will until GOD brings us all to eternity with HIM, those who are obedient to HIM. To the father and mother I am so, so sorry for the loss of your son and to the father and mother I cannot imagine your pain either of knowing that a son took another son life. The pain just has to be unbearable for all parents involved. My heart goes out to to all of you. To the parents who loss their child my condolence may GOD give you strength. To the parents who has to suffer through your child going through, may GOD strengthen you.
In Jail or out of Jail they’ll still be on the tax payers dime .. so ridiculous …