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The Selma Police Department has arrested two juveniles in connection with the shooting death of man who was struck inside his car at the Selma Walmart Friday night.

According to a statement from the City of Selma, Mayor James Perkins released a statement saying that the two suspects had been arrested. According to Black Belt News Network, the ages of the suspects are 16 and 17 years old.

The suspects will be facing capital murder charges and are in the Perry County Correctional Facility with no bond. The identities of the suspects have not been released as of Saturday night.

“Officers responded to a call of shots fired at Walmart at approximately 9 p.m. (Friday),” said Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford. “Upon arrival, officers found several vehicles that had been struck and black male, Marcus Martin, unresponsive inside his vehicle. Detectives are actively investigating to identify the suspects involved.”

How to help Martin’s family

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Martin, 40, by Brittany Murphy who said she is Martin’s brother.

“Marcus touched the lives of so many with his kindness, love, unwavering spirit and his gift of music. As we navigate this difficult time, we are faced with the unexpected burden of funeral expenses,” Murphy said on the site. “We are reaching out to our community for support during this challenging period. The costs associated with Marcus’ funeral and memorial services are significant, and we want to ensure that we can honor his memory in a way that reflects the incredible person that he was.”

The family is trying to raise $17,000 to help cover the funeral expenses. The fundraiser can be found at: https://gofund.me/6a704e5e.

City’s response

District Attorney Robert Turner said his office is deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic shooting that took place tonight at Walmart.

“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone in our community affected by this senseless act of violence,” Turner said. “We understand that this event has caused fear and concern throughout our community. Let us be clear—our office is committed to holding those responsible accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Acts of violence like this have no place in our society, and we will not rest until justice is achieved for the victims and their loved ones.

“We also call on the community to stand together in the face of this tragedy. Now is the time for unity, resilience, and collective action to create a safer environment for all. We encourage anyone with information related to this case to come forward and assist law enforcement in their efforts.”

Mayor Perkins said said the incident left him speechless for a time.

“Citizens should be able to go to Walmart, move throughout our community, and shop without incident. No one deserves this and this violence must stop,” Perkins said. “Safety is all of our concern and is our priority. And through the joint efforts of our law enforcement agencies, justice will be served.

“Finally, these are very difficult times for everyone. The anxiety level of people across this nation

is higher than ever before. It is important that each of us decompress our feelings and better

control our emotions. I continue in constant prayer for our nation and I encourage all to do

likewise.”