Lanett man Charged for assault following report of shots fired

AUBURN, Ala. – On Nov. 1, 2026, Auburn Police, with assistance from the Opelika Police Department, arrested Sederien Tahlek Carter, age 18, from Lanett, Alabama on a felony warrant charging him with assault first degree.

On Oct. 31, 2026, the Auburn Police Department responded to the 800 block of West Longleaf Drive in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released.

After further investigation, Sederien Tahlek Carter was identified as a suspect.

On Nov. 1, 2026, Carter was located by the Opelika Police Department and taken into custody.

Carter was arrested and is currently being held at the Lee County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.