Date: 11/10/2025
Chief David Davis States:
On November 9 at 5:59 pm a call was received of shots fired in the 1300 block of Alabama Ave NW, in the Fort Payne Housing Authority Complex. When officers arrived on scene they discovered two victims with apparent gunshot wounds, in the kitchen area of the apartment. After securing the apartment, officers rendered aid to the victims until medical personnel arrived on scene. Life saving measures were unsuccessful and both victims were later pronounced deceased. The victims were identified as Alisha Nichole Keller, age 27 and Logan Cordale Brown, age 24, both of Fort Payne. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined the Jacob Eugene Mitchum, age 27 of Oxford, was the suspect in the shooting of both victims.
Information was provided that Mitchum was on his way back to Oxford, Alabama. After coordinating with Oxford Police Department and the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), Mitchum was located and arrested by the Oxford Police Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office without incident. Our Investigators went to Oxford and transported him to the Fort Payne Police Department. He was taken before a judge for an initial appearance for Capital Murder with no bond. He will be transferred to the Dekalb County Detention Center. The Fort Payne Police Department would like to thank the Oxford Police Department, EMACC, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville State University Center for Applied Forensic for their help in their quick response to this incident.
We would like to clarify some misinformation that there were no children at the residence when the incident occurred. We would also like to clarify that no reports of any current threats had been made to this department. This incident originated in another county and our department was not familiar with the history of this situation until after this incident occurred.
The Fort Payne Police Department reaffirms its commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and holding offenders accountable. We take every report of domestic violence seriously. Our officers respond to all domestic violence calls with the same urgency, professionalism, compassion, ensuring that every victim receives the protection and assistance they deserve. The department reminds the public that domestic violence is a serious crime that affects individuals, families, and the community as a whole. Fort Payne Police Officers are trained to respond swiftly, investigate thoroughly and connect victims with local resources for safety and support. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out, help is available.
For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency assistant please call the Fort Payne Police Department at 256-845-1414.
