Two Victims Identified, Suspect in Custody Following Double Homicide in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Police Department has identified two victims and the suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening in the Fort Payne Housing Authority Complex.
According to Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis, officers responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 5:59 p.m. on November 9 in the 1300 block of Alabama Avenue NW. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds inside the kitchen area of an apartment.
After securing the scene, officers immediately rendered aid to the victims until medical personnel arrived. Despite life-saving efforts, both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victims have been identified as Alisha Nichole Keller, 27, and Logan Cordale Brown, 24, both of Fort Payne.
Following a preliminary investigation, police determined that Jacob Eugene Mitchum, 27, of Oxford, Alabama, was responsible for the shooting. Information obtained during the investigation indicated that Mitchum was traveling back to Oxford after the incident.
Fort Payne investigators coordinated with the Oxford Police Department and the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC) to locate and apprehend the suspect. Mitchum was taken into custody without incident by officers from the Oxford Police Department and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators from Fort Payne then traveled to Oxford to transport Mitchum back to Fort Payne. He was taken before a judge for an initial appearance and charged with Capital Murder, with no bond set. He will be transferred to the DeKalb County Detention Center.
Chief Davis expressed gratitude to all agencies that assisted in the swift apprehension of the suspect, including the Oxford Police Department, EMACC, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, and Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Forensics.
In a statement, the Fort Payne Police Department also addressed misinformation circulating in the community. Officials confirmed that no children were present at the residence at the time of the shooting. Additionally, the department clarified that no reports of any current threats related to the suspect or victims had been made to the department prior to the incident. The case originated in another county, and Fort Payne Police were not familiar with the history of the situation until after the shooting occurred.
Chief Davis reaffirmed the department’s commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and holding offenders accountable.
“We take every report of domestic violence seriously,” the statement read. “Our officers respond to all domestic violence calls with the same urgency, professionalism, and compassion, ensuring that every victim receives the protection and assistance they deserve.”
The department emphasized that domestic violence remains a serious crime impacting individuals, families, and the broader community. Fort Payne officers are trained to respond swiftly, investigate thoroughly, and connect victims with resources for safety and support.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence is urged to seek help. In emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency assistance, contact the Fort Payne Police Department at 256-845-1414.
