In the quiet parking lot of the Dollar General near the Jones Lounge in Uniontown, Alabama, a young life was cut short on Sunday evening, October 12 2025, when 21-year-old Shermain Cain was found inside his vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. This tragic incident marks the second homicide in this tight-knit community this year.
According to statements from the Perry County District Attorney’s Office, Cain was shot between approximately 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. near U.S. Highway 80 West, in the area of the lounge and the store. Law-enforcement agencies—specifically the Uniontown Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the 4th Judicial Circuit task force—mobilized quickly in response, launching interviews and evidence collection efforts.
Initial reports confirm that several individuals have been interviewed in connection with the shooting, though as of the latest updates no formal arrests have been made. Family and friends of Shermain Cain are left reeling, grappling with the shock of losing a beloved member of their community so suddenly. According to his memorial listing, Cain “entered into eternal transition” on October 12 in Uniontown.
The Uniontown Police Department and partnering investigators are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward, emphasizing that even a seemingly minor detail may help bring clarity to the case. Meanwhile, the community is watching closely, hopeful that justice will be pursued and that answers will arrive for the family struggling with grief. The DA’s office underscored the importance of public cooperation in ongoing investigations.
While this case remains active, the fact that this is only the second homicide in Uniontown this year highlights the rarity of such tragedies in the area—and deepens the impact on the residents. In the wake of this event, doors are open for tips: the Uniontown Police Department at 334-581-5144 or through the CrimeStoppers tip line at 334-215-7867.
As the investigation continues, the memory of Shermain Cain looms large in his hometown: a young man whose life ended far too soon, leaving behind questions, grief, and a community searching for resolution. Authorities say updates will be issued as new information becomes available.