August 25, 2017 - Press Release

District Attorney Pro Tem Danny Carr announced today that four individuals have been indicted in the murder of two-year old Ron’Narius Austin who was shot and killed three weeks ago on August 5, 2017 in the 4300 block of 5^th Avenue South alleyway. 

Dmarcco Montez Harris, a twenty-one year old, has been indicted on three counts of Capital Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder Overt Act.

Joshua Isaiah Carpenter, a twenty-one year old, has been indicted on two counts of Capital Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder Overt Act.

Tyrone Smith, Jr., an eighteen year old, has been indicted on two counts of Capital Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder Overt Act.

Mykayl Dewayne Harris, a twenty year old, has been indicted on three counts of Capital Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder Overt Act.

District Attorney Pro Tem Danny Carr – Birmingham Division and District Attorney Lynneice Washington – Bessemer Division wants to assure the community that their offices will not tolerate violent crimes such as this and will continue to prosecute such crimes to the fullest extent as quickly as possible.  District Attorney Pro Tem Carr commends the Birmingham Police Department, first responders, and others for their hard work on this difficult case.

Dmarcco Montez Harris, Joshua Isaiah Carpenter, Tyrone Smith, Jr., and Mykayl Dewayne Harris are currently in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.