Death investigation underway in Selma after early morning shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

A death investigation is underway in Selma — following shootings Monday morning — in Selma and Perry County.

Waka Dvshooting0826 SotvoInterim Assistant Police Chief Johnathan Cole says a 36 year old female victim is in critical condition after a shooting on the 1000 block of County Road 44.

Cole says suspected shooter 37 year old Raymon Averett — fled the scene after the incident. He was later found dead in Perry County — the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“They were at some point in a relationship. But it is unclear if they were currently in a relationship,” Cole said.

The case remains under investigation.

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