10/22/2026
On Saturday, October 17th, 2026 deputies from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lake Martin Beach Club in reference to growing concerns of a disturbance involving a large crowd of patrons. Shortly before midnight, deputies made the decision to clear out the Lake Martin Beach Club and require patrons to exit to the parking lot and leave.
Deputies and officers from neighboring agencies, while attempting to clear the parking lot, separated several parties involved in multiple verbal altercations, making at least one arrest.
As a white Honda Accord exited the parking lot and traveled north on Highway 49, an individual was witnessed discharging a fi***rm at least 13 times toward the remaining attendees and law enforcement. During the gunfire, an occupied vehicle, and the Creekside Lodge were struck with bullets. No injuries were sustained from the gunfire.
Criminal Investigators with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the scene and began an investigation. During the course of the investigation, multiple sources of video evidence were viewed and collected along with numerous witness statements. Through the investigation, 19 year old, Lajayvious Antwon Calhoun, aka “Baby J”, and 30 year old, Corzavious D’onta Dre’shon Johnson, were developed as suspects for the shooting.
On Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, Lajayvious Antwon Calhoun was taken into custody with the assistance of the Alexander City Police Department and the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. Calhoun is charged with 13 counts of Reckless Endangerment, and 2 counts of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle/Dwelling. Corzavious Johnson remains at large.
Effective October 1st, 2026, through the passing of the Amy Dicks Act, Reckless Endangerment, involving the discharge of a deadly weapon toward multiple people, is a Class B Felony.
As this investigation continues, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with additional video evidence, anyone who would like to provide further witness information, or anyone with information on the whereabouts of Corzavious “Dre” Johnson contact the Sheriff’s Office at 256-825-4264.
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and thank all of the law enforcement agencies that assisted in this incident (Dadeville Police Department, Jackson’s Gap Police Department, Camp Hill Police Department, Alexander City Police Department, and the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force). We also extend our appreciation to the members of the community who provided assistance and information during the incident.
Strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities we serve continue to prove to be a vital part in keeping Tallapoosa County safe.
