May 19, 2025

Juvenile Charged With Murder and Robbery

By Dale Hines
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

May 19, 2025

MOBILE COUNTY Ala. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a juvenile over the weekend and charged him with Murder and Robbery.

This arrest is related to an incident that occurred on May 11, 2025, at approximately 1:51 am. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a shooting at the dead end of Tom Hopkins Road.

The initial investigation indicates that a graduation party for Citronelle High School students was held at a residence on Tom Hopkins Road. The homeowner dispersed the party around midnight, after which a group moved to the cul-de-sac at the dead end of the road. An argument ensued, and two individuals were shot.

The victims have been identified as Zachary Morgan (DOB 10/25/06) and Jaylon Rivers (DOB 9/08/05). Zachary Morgan was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Jaylon Rivers was taken in a personal vehicle to a residence on Wiggins Fork Road in Mt. Vernon, where he succumbed to his injuries.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office arrested a juvenile on charges of Felony Murder and Robbery 1st in connection with this incident.

This is an ongoing investigation. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information related to this case to contact us at 251-574-8633.