Georgia man charged with murder in shooting at Talladega park

TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - A 25-year-old man from Columbus, Georgia has been charged with murder in connection to a man’s death at a park in Talladega.

Police were called to Sykes Park on Mardisville Road around 6:42 p.m. Oct 25 on a report of a gunshot victim.

Witnesses told investigators several people were at the park for an event when an argument broke out, leading to numerous gunshots.

Officers found Nyles Ahmad Ashley, 25, of Talladega, who was taken to Baptist Citizens Hospital by Sylacauga Ambulance. He died shortly after arrival.

A second victim, a 21-year-old man from Talladega, was treated for gunshot wounds and released.

Talladega Police arrested Jamal Keiishaun Solomon on Monday and charged him in Ashley’s death.

Solomon is currently being held in the Talladega County Jail under a $50,000 bond.

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