UPDATE: Woman accused in Prichard murder denied bond after refusing to appear in court

Published: Jun. 4, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT|Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:13 PM CDT
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UPDATE: The District Attorney’s office said Shanika Thomas refused to appear in court for her bond hearing on Monday which automatically denies her bond.

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard police have released a statement regarding an arrest made in an early Sunday morning shooting.

The statement reads as follows:

“On the morning of June 4, 2023, Prichard Police received a report of a shooting on Myers Rd in Eight Mile. Upon arrival, authorities found two victims: Jacquel Bridges, who was transported to USA hospital with life-threatening injuries, and William Jones, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect, Shanika Thomas, was arrested on-site, has been charged with Murder, and Attempted Murder.

She is currently in custody at Mobile Metro Jail.”