OPELIKA, AL — On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Opelika Police Department, in collaboration with the Lee County SWAT Team, arrested 28-year-old Mykiel Sanchez Holmes in connection with a shooting at the Grub Mart convenience store on Columbus Parkway. The incident, which occurred on the evening of Sunday, July 20, 2025, left a 31-year-old man critically injured.

The arrest took place around 3:00 p.m. when authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 block of Crawford Road. Holmes was apprehended without incident and charged with attempted murder. He is currently being held at the Lee County Jail as the investigation continues.

According to the Opelika Police Department, officers responded to a report of an assault with injuries at the Grub Mart, located at 1000 Columbus Parkway, around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. First responders provided immediate aid before transporting him to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Investigators have determined that Holmes and the victim were acquaintances with a history of conflict, including a prior altercation. While the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a personal dispute, authorities have not released further details about the events leading up to the incident. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed to protect his family’s privacy.

The Opelika community has been rattled by the shooting, which occurred at a busy convenience store along a major thoroughfare. Residents are expressing concern over rising violence and calling for increased community efforts to prevent such incidents. The Opelika Police Department is actively seeking additional information from the public and encourages anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Opelika Police Mobile App.

As the investigation progresses, the community stands united in hoping for the victim’s full recovery and a just resolution to the case. The Opelika Police Department has assured the public that further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.