Tuscaloosa Authorities Link 75 Indictments to 10 Shootings, $1M Fraud Scheme

Tuscaloosa law enforcement officials have linked a coordinated group of suspects to at least 10 shootings since 2023 and over $1 million in bank and credit card fraud, aided by multiple bank tellers. A 17-month investigation by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, involving local police departments and federal agencies like the ATF and FBI, resulted in 75 indictments and the arrests of 10 suspects, including juveniles. The suspects, operating under Alabama's Criminal Enterprise Act, are accused of violent crimes such as first-degree assault and discharging firearms into occupied dwellings and vehicles, as well as financial crimes that funded their activities. Investigators executed more than 60 search warrants and subpoenas, gathering evidence including video surveillance, cellphone data, and financial links. Authorities emphasized that the group is deeply involved in criminal and violent activity impacting the community, underscoring the challenge law enforcement faces with a small number of individuals responsible for much of the crime. Key officials from various agencies highlighted the multi-agency collaboration that led to this breakthrough in disrupting the criminal enterprise.