Auburn, Ala.- On Monday, March 7, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Auburn Police responded to a shooting call at a residence in the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Responding officers located a 28-year-old female and a 35-year-old male suffering from gunshot injuries. Witnesses described the suspect as a black male wearing all dark clothing.

First responders implemented life-saving measures for both victims. Subsequently, the female was transported to a trauma center for additional medical treatment. The male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel.

A preliminary investigation disclosed that the suspect entered the residence wearing all dark clothing and began shooting before fleeing the residence on foot. As officers searched the area, wherein the suspect fled, another individual suffering from a gunshot wound was located nearby. The individual, who was wearing all dark clothing, appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The incidents are being investigated as homicides by the Auburn Police Department, and it is not believed to be a random shooting. The case remains under investigation, and no additional details are being released at this time. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact detectives at (334) 501-3140 or at the tip line (334) 246-1391.

*Update Mar. 08, 2022*

While processing the crime scene, responding officers collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. Preliminary findings indicate that the second deceased male, previously described as wearing all dark clothing, shot a gun inside a residence that resulted in the death of the male victim and injuries to the female victim.

Auburn Police also located two other people near the scene who reportedly exchanged gunfire with the suspect after the male and female victims were shot. The suspect was fatally shot during the exchange. The identity of the suspect is not being released pending notification of his next of kin, but police were able to determine that he is not a resident of Lee County.

Upon review by the Auburn Police Department and the Lee County District Attorney’s Office, criminal charges are currently precluded due to the death of the offender. However, this case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact detectives at (334) 501-3140 or at the tip line (334) 246-1391.

*Update Mar. 31, 2022*

On Mar. 30, 2022, the Auburn Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, arrested Carl Mack Kitchens, 37 years old, from Columbus, GA, on felony warrants charging him with two counts of Capital Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder.

During the investigation, Kitchens was developed as an additional suspect involved in the incident that occurred on March 7^th.  Warrants for his arrest were obtained, and he was located by law enforcement in Columbus, GA on March 30^th.

Kitchens is held without bond at the Muscogee County Jail, awaiting extradition to Lee County, AL.  This case remains under investigation, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Auburn Police at (334) 501-3140 or at the tip line (334) 246-1391.

Pictured, Carl Mack Kitchens.

*Update Mar. 31, 2022, 4:15 PM*

The deceased suspect located near the scene of the crime was identified as Markevious Donta Yancie, 31 years old from Lumpkin, GA.  This case remains under investigation, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Auburn Police at (334) 501-3140 or at the tip line (334) 246-1391.

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