MOBILE, AL — A tragic shooting late Tuesday night has left 28-year-old Amiayia White dead and a community heartbroken. Police have since arrested 21-year-old David Smith in connection with the killing. The Mobile Police Department is investigating the homicide, which occurred at Wilmer Hall, 3811 Old Shell Road, late Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
According to police, the incident unfolded at approximately 11:31 p.m., when officers were dispatched to Wilmer Hall in response to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered Amiayia White deceased inside the location after she was shot by a known male subject. Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following a rapid investigation, detectives identified David Smith, 21, as the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Smith was taken into custody and transported to Mobile County Metro Jail, where he now faces charges related to White’s death.
Investigators believe the shooting was not a random act, but rather a targeted incident stemming from a prior relationship or dispute between the suspect and the victim. The Mobile Police Department is continuing its investigation to uncover the motive and sequence of events that led to this senseless act of violence.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. Tips can be shared by calling the Mobile Police Department at (251) 208-7211, or anonymously by texting 844-251-0644, or visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.
The Mobile community is mourning the devastating loss of Amiayia White, remembered by loved ones as a kind, compassionate, and beautiful young woman whose life ended far too soon. As the investigation continues and David Smith faces justice, friends, family, and neighbors alike are holding onto memories of Amiayia and calling for peace and healing in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy.
