Attempted Robbery at Tuscaloosa Apartment Complex Leaves One Dead; Second Suspect Charged
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA** — An alleged attempted robbery at a south Tuscaloosa apartment complex ended in a deadly exchange of gunfire Saturday evening, October 10, 2026, leaving one alleged robbery suspect dead and another facing multiple felony charges, according to investigators.
Authorities identified the deceased suspect as **Kurtae’vious Earl Tyson, 20, of Oxford, Alabama**. The second suspect, **Daronte Collins, also 20 and from Oxford**, has been charged in connection with the incident.
## Shooting Reported Saturday Evening
According to the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, police received a report at approximately 7:30 p.m. that a shooting victim was being transported to DCH Regional Medical Center from the 1000 block of Investigator Dornell Cousette Street.
Investigators subsequently determined that the shooting occurred in the parking lot of Magnolia Apartments, located at 5621 Highway 69 South.
Violent Crimes Unit Lt. Michael Hall said investigators processed the scene and interviewed several people involved in the incident, along with witnesses, to establish what happened.
## Investigators Say Robbery Attempt Led to Gunfire
According to the preliminary findings described by investigators, Tyson and Collins allegedly attempted to rob a 25-year-old man from Tuscaloosa in the apartment complex parking lot.
During the alleged robbery attempt, shots were exchanged between the parties.
Tyson sustained critical gunshot injuries and was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not publicly identified the 25-year-old man. The initial reports did not announce charges against him.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the sequence of events that led to the exchange of gunfire.
## Second Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Lt. Hall said Collins has been charged with four offenses:
– **Felony murder**
– **First-degree robbery**
– **Attempted murder**
– **Shooting into an occupied vehicle**
The felony-murder charge is significant because, under Alabama law, a person may face a murder charge when a death occurs during certain qualifying felonies, including robbery. The charge does not necessarily mean the accused personally fired the shot that caused the death.
Collins is being held without bond pending a hearing under **Aniah’s Law**, which allows a judge to consider whether a defendant charged with certain serious offenses should remain in custody without bond.
The charges are allegations, and Collins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
## Investigation Continues
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the incident and determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The case underscores the potentially deadly consequences of alleged armed robberies and confrontations involving firearms. Authorities have not announced further details about the evidence collected or whether additional charges may be filed.
As the legal process moves forward, investigators and prosecutors will be responsible for presenting the evidence supporting the charges in court.
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