Jabari Latrell Peoples was an 18-year-old college student from Aliceville, Alabama. He was bright, respectful, funny, and full of dreams. His passion, charm, and warmth lit up every room.

He had goals. He had family. He had purpose.

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On the night of June 23, 2025, Jabari was sitting in a car at Homewood Soccer Complex when he was approached by police investigating what they called a “suspicious vehicle.” Officers claimed they smelled marijuana, ordered the occupants to exit, and alleged that Jabari produced a handgun during a struggle. He was shot once and died shortly after at UAB Hospital.

But his family tells a very different story.

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They say Jabari was unarmed, cooperative, and was shot within seconds of exiting the vehicle—by officers in an unmarked car with no lights or sirens. Witnesses say Jabari was shot in the back and that no weapon was ever present. To make matters worse, his parents were never contacted. They found out about his death through the media.

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This site was created to tell the truth, demand justice, and honor the life of Jabari Peoples.

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