Victim Identified in Foley Shooting Investigation

OBA Staff • October 15, 2025

Two people of interest are in custody as investigators coordinate with Jacksonville police

Foley Police Cruiser

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Police Department has released an update on a shooting on Azalea Avenue. The incident happened Sunday evening. Officers identified the wounded person. The case now spans Alabama and Florida.


Police identified the victim as Amiid Dujari Houston, 20, of Foley. Investigators said the shooting took place on Sunday evening on Azalea Avenue. The department announced the update in a brief statement. Houston remains at an area hospital in critical condition. Authorities did not release additional medical details. Family information was not provided. Police asked the community to rely only on verified updates.


Two people of interest have been identified in the case. Both are currently in custody in Jacksonville, Florida. Foley detectives are traveling to interview them. Questions about charges have not been answered. Jacksonville police also seized a vehicle that may be evidence. Investigators will examine it for links to the shooting. Officials did not describe the make or model. They also did not share where it was found.


The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives plan to release more information once facts are confirmed. Police urged patience as they verify details. They said accuracy is the priority over speed.


Additional details, including a possible motive, were not released. The department said it will share confirmed facts as soon as possible.


For now, the focus remains on interviews in Jacksonville and the review of the seized vehicle. The department plans to release more details when facts are established and documented.


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