MOBILE, Alabama – Two unrelated homicides in the early hours of Feb. 22 are being investigated by the Mobile Police Department.

The first homicide occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 1200 block of Fearn Court. Police responded due to a report of a burglary in progress and one shot. Upon arrival, police found 26 year-old Anthony Carstarphen. He had been shot and killed after he unlawfully forced entry into an occupied residence.

The male and female occupants of the home were questioned during the investigation and released. The weapon was recovered and the details were presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review. No arrests were made as the case will be presented to the Grand Jury at a later date.

The next Feb. 22 homicide occurred at approximately 4:20 a.m. Mobile Police responded to the 600 block of Azalea Road in reference to one shot.

When police arrived on scene, they found Anthony Dunnigan, 26 year-old male, victim laying on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mobile Fire Rescue responded and the victim was pronounced dead on scene.

“Investigation revealed 26 year-old Arnez Wilkerson shot and killed Dunnigan then left the scene on foot,” according to a Mobile Police Department press release.

A warrant for Wilkerson is pending.

Anyone with information for either homicide is asked to call Mobile Police at (251) 208-7211.

Updated at 4 p.m. to include Azalea Road suspect and victim names.

Updated at 4:28 p.m. to include Fearn Road victim name.