OPELIKA, Ala. – A statement from Mayor Gary Fuller on the death of Jamiyah Grant:
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless death of Jamiyah Grant. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones. This tragedy has shocked and saddened the entire community.
We stand together against senseless acts of violence in the city we love. Gun violence—no matter where it occurs in our city—will not be tolerated. Violence does not resolve problems and is never an appropriate solution for resolving a conflict.
We encourage our parents, educators, civic leaders, and citizens of Opelika to encourage non-violent conflict resolution and to teach problem-solving skills that can lead to better decision making. We must continue to approach public safety through a public health lens and help young people find emotionally and behaviorally safe ways to address conflict.
Finally, I wish to thank the men and women of the Opelika Police Department for their swift and decisive action in apprehending a suspect in this case. Also, thank you to everyone who assisted the police with information and support. The Police Department will continue working with the District Attorney as the investigation continues.”