Sylacauga, Alabama – Police in Sylacauga are reaching out to the community for help in locating a teenage suspect involved in the recent murder of a woman in the area. The incident took place on February 26 at 306 S. Main Avenue, where officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of Tamekia Fluker, who was fatally shot inside her home while sitting on her living room couch. This marks Sylacauga’s first homicide of 2024, with Tamekia Fluker becoming the city’s tragic first victim.
The Fluker family has faced tragedy in the past, as Tamekia’s younger brother Nartavius Fluker-Smith was also killed at the same residence two years earlier. The suspect in this case, 16-year-old Jamir De’Jawn Russ, also known as “JD,” has an arrest warrant issued against him for two counts of capital murder – one for shooting from a vehicle and the other for shooting into an occupied residence. Authorities urge anyone with information on Russ’ whereabouts to contact the Sylacauga Police Department Investigations Division or the Sylacauga Police Department Tip Line. Central Alabama Crime Stoppers also offers the option to report anonymously.
The police’s plea for information comes as the community grapples with the loss of Tamekia Fluker, a mother of four who was tragically taken too soon. The violent nature of the crime has left residents shocked and saddened, as they come to terms with the reality of such a devastating event unfolding in their neighborhood. With the suspect still at large, there is a sense of urgency in finding justice for Tamekia Fluker and her family.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working tirelessly to track down the suspect and bring closure to this heartbreaking case. The impact of this tragedy has rippled through the community, reminding residents of the importance of coming together to support one another in times of grief and loss. The search for justice is ongoing, with the hope that those responsible for this senseless crime will be brought to account for their actions. In the meantime, the memory of Tamekia Fluker lives on in the hearts of those who knew her, as they mourn the loss of a beloved member of the Sylacauga community.