Fatal Shooting Under Investigation at Tuscaloosa Car Detailing Shop
TUSCALOOSA, AL — A heavy police presence descended upon Skyland Boulevard Thursday afternoon following a reported shooting at a local car detailing business, prompting an active homicide investigation by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.
The incident occurred at Wilson Detailing, located in the former Texaco station near the I-20/59 interchange—a high-traffic area now cordoned off by law enforcement. Witnesses described seeing emergency vehicles flooding the scene and officers securing the perimeter of the property shortly after 4:00 p.m.
Captain Marty Sellers, co-commander of the Violent Crimes Unit, confirmed to The Tuscaloosa Thread that the case is being treated as a possible homicide, though few official details have been released at this time.
A spokesperson from the Tuscaloosa Police Department said that dispatchers received reports of a shooting at the detailing shop, prompting the immediate deployment of officers and emergency responders. At the time of publication, no further information had been provided regarding the identity of the victim, potential suspects, or the motive behind the shooting.
Several bystanders gathered in the area expressed shock and concern as word of the violence quickly spread. “It’s frightening to see something like this happen in broad daylight, in a place where people work and do business,” said one witness who asked not to be named. “There were flashing lights everywhere—you could feel the tension.”
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, which includes investigators from multiple local agencies including the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, and the University of Alabama Police Department, is now leading the investigation. Crime scene tape surrounds the property, and detectives were observed interviewing potential witnesses and collecting evidence well into the evening.
Authorities have not released information on whether a suspect is in custody or if the public is at risk. Investigators are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident or who may have been in the vicinity of Skyland Boulevard and I-20/59 around the time of the shooting to come forward.
This incident adds to a troubling pattern of gun violence in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding area in recent months. Local officials and community leaders have been pushing for increased awareness and preventive measures to stem the rise in violent crimes.
As of now, no names have been officially released, and the condition of any other individuals potentially involved remains unknown.
This is a developing story. The Tuscaloosa Thread will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-STOP (7867).
In summary:
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Shooting reported at Wilson Detailing on Skyland Boulevard.
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Tuscaloosa police treating it as a possible homicide.
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Victim and suspect identities have not yet been released.
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Investigation ongoing, with community members urged to provide tips or leads.
Stay with us for continued coverage of this developing and tragic situation.
