Tragic Stabbing Claims Young Man’s Life in Ozark: 25-Year-Old Lewis Whitehead Identified as Victim
OZARK, AL — A quiet residential street in Ozark was shattered by violence in the early hours of the morning, leaving a young man dead and a community grappling with grief and unanswered questions.
According to authorities, the deadly incident occurred just before 2:00 a.m. at a home on Aventura Court. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the victim as 25-year-old Lewis Whitehead, who was pronounced dead at the scene from stab wounds. The tragic loss has left family members, friends, and neighbors devastated as they try to comprehend how an ordinary evening turned into a fatal confrontation.
Details emerging from the Ozark Police Department indicate that the investigation swiftly turned toward a person of interest – Whitehead’s own roommate. The suspect, identified as Zamarian Jamyus Jones, was reportedly involved in an argument with Whitehead shortly before the stabbing took place.
Law enforcement initiated an immediate search for Jones following the discovery of Whitehead’s body. After several hours of searching, a K-9 unit located Jones on Andrews Avenue. Authorities say he was taken into custody without incident. During interviews with investigators, Jones admitted to stabbing Whitehead following their altercation. Police have since arrested him and charged him with one count of murder. He is currently being held in the Dale County Jail.
The news has shaken the tight-knit community of Ozark, where violent crimes of this nature are rare. Aventura Court, typically a quiet and unassuming neighborhood, was transformed into a crime scene overnight, as police secured the area and gathered evidence throughout the early morning.
Those who knew Lewis Whitehead describe him as a kind-hearted young man who was working to establish a future for himself. Friends say he had dreams, ambitions, and a smile that could light up a room. His sudden death has left a void that words cannot fill.
While the motive for the argument remains unclear, police stress that the investigation is ongoing. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and gather information that may provide a clearer picture of what led to the deadly confrontation. Authorities have not disclosed whether there were any prior incidents between the two roommates or if there were signs of tension in the days leading up to the tragedy.
As the legal process unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a life taken far too soon. Friends and loved ones of Lewis Whitehead are expected to hold vigils in the coming days to honor his memory and seek solace in their shared grief.
The Ozark Police Department is urging anyone with additional information related to the case to come forward as they work to provide justice for Whitehead and closure for his loved ones.
In a single moment, a disagreement between two young men escalated into irreversible tragedy—one that has ended one life and forever altered another. For now, Ozark mourns, remembers, and waits for answers.