FLORENCE-On November 7, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Florence Police Department Patrol Shift Day A officers responded 1555 Florence Boulevard; Black Light Smoke Shop in regards to a shooting.
Rayshon Isaiah Thompson
When officers arrived on scene, a suspect was taken into custody and two victims were identified. One victim, later identified as Joshua Darren McClain, 39, of Florence, Alabama, is deceased. The second victim received medical attention on scene for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The suspect was identified as Rayshon Isaiah Thompson, 28, of Florence, Alabama.
After further investigation by Florence Police Department Detectives, probable cause was developed to arrest Thompson for Murder and Felony Reckless Endangerment.
Thompson is currently confined at the Lauderdale County Detention Center without a bond pending an Aniah’s Law hearing.
Media Release/Joshua Meza
Public Information Officer Florence Police Department
