The Uniontown Police Department, in collaboration with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Perry County District Attorney’s Office, has arrested two individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Shermain Cain on October 12, 2025. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Dollar General and Jones Lounge in Uniontown, where Cain was found unresponsive in his vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound.
Authorities have identified and charged the suspects with Capital Murder. They are 18-year-old Jayelynn Cole and 19-year-old Martrell Carlisle. Both are being held without bond at the Madison County Jail pending formal arraignment.
The investigation involved coordination between multiple agencies, including ALEA and the Perry County District Attorney’s Office. Officers conducted thorough evidence collection, witness interviews, and follow-up work to ensure a swift and careful response to this tragic crime.
The Uniontown Police Department continues to urge anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward. Community members can provide tips to assist investigators in ensuring justice is served.
Shermain Cain’s family, friends, and the Uniontown community are left grieving this tragic loss, and authorities emphasize the importance of public cooperation in ongoing investigations to prevent further violence.
This remains an active investigation, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
