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Ex-boyfriend charged in fatal shooting of Tuscaloosa teen

Police said the teenager’s ex-boyfriend surrendered and was charged with capital murder after she was fatally shot outside a club.

Ex-boyfriend charged in fatal shooting of Tuscaloosa teen

Key takeaways

  • A teenage girl was fatally shot outside a Tuscaloosa club.
  • Police said her ex-boyfriend turned himself in.
  • The former boyfriend was charged with capital murder.
  • A charge is not a finding of guilt.

Police in Tuscaloosa said Aug. 28, 2026, that a teenage girl’s ex-boyfriend had been charged with capital murder after she was fatally shot outside a club.

The former boyfriend turned himself in, police said. His name, the girl’s name and the club’s name were not stated.

The charge

Capital murder is the charge filed against the former boyfriend. A criminal charge is an accusation; it is not a finding of guilt.

The case will proceed through the court system, where prosecutors must establish the charge and the accused person may respond through an attorney.

What happened

The shooting occurred outside a club in Tuscaloosa. The teenage victim died after being shot, and police identified her ex-boyfriend as the person charged in the case.

Next steps

The court process may include an initial appearance, consideration of legal representation and future hearings. Court filings will establish the formal case record, including the exact allegations and the schedule for proceedings.

What to watch

  • The filing of the formal court record
  • The scheduling of the accused person’s first hearings
  • Any public statement from the investigating police agency

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