Mobile Police Killed Teenager in 2023 Raid
A federal judge unsealed body camera footage showing the fatal 2023 encounter during a predawn police raid.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Law Enforcement
On November 13, 2023, Mobile police officers shot and killed 16-year-old Randall Adjessom during a predawn search warrant raid at a Sheringham Drive home. Recently unsealed body camera footage has brought new scrutiny to the incident and the conduct of the responding officers.
Why it matters
The release of the video highlights serious concerns regarding police tactics during search warrant executions, particularly the delay in medical aid following the shooting. This incident prompted the Mayor of Mobile to institute a ban on the use of most predawn search warrants.
Official records confirm Officer Osviel Vigoa Martinez shot the teenager four times, with medical aid delayed for four minutes. The case remains under active litigation following the unsealing of evidence.
The players
Randall Adjessom
He was a 16-year-old who died after being shot by police during a search warrant execution.
Osviel Vigoa Martinez
He is the Mobile police officer who discharged his weapon during the incident.
DeAngelo Adjessom
He was the subject of the search warrant and subsequently faced weapons and marijuana charges.
The details
Police entered the Sheringham Drive residence with rifles drawn less than five seconds after announcing a search warrant. The raid was executed to serve a warrant for DeAngelo Adjessom, who was later charged with weapons offenses and possession of eight grams of marijuana.
Timeline
November 13, 2023: Police executed the predawn search warrant and shot Randall Adjessom.
October 2026: A federal judge ordered the release of the body camera footage.
Legal Context
This incident follows a trend of increasing scrutiny over militarized police tactics and the implementation of no-knock warrant reforms across the United States. The city’s subsequent policy change marks a local departure from standard tactical search procedures.
Residents may see changes in how local police conduct search warrants following the city's new restrictions on predawn entries. The unsealed footage provides the public with transparency regarding the tactical procedures utilized by the Mobile Police Department.
The takeaway
The documentation of this case underscores the critical importance of police transparency and the risks inherent in high-intensity tactical raids. Community members should remain informed about the evolving policies governing local law enforcement interactions in their neighborhoods.
Further reading
Learn more about local oversight and policies in the Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
