Attempted Murder

Robbery suspect opens fire on Dallas Co. Deputy

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A robbery suspect is behind bars tonight — after he opens fire on the Dallas Co. deputy — who responded to the robbery call. Thirty-four year old William Brinkman is being held without bond on charges that include the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Sheriff Mike Granthum says Brinkman robbed a man at…

Fugitive wanted in apartment shooting captured in Pine Hill

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The teenager charged with robbing a Montgomery teen at gunpoint and stealing his car from a gas station in April of 2024 — has been arrested again. Pine Hill Chief Nikisha Gailes says 18 year old Gary Brown, Jr. has been arrested on charges that include attempted murder and shooting into an occupied building. Gailes…

UPDATE: Suspect in deadly Dallas Co. rampage denied bond

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Dallas County Judge denied bond for the man accused of going on a shooting spree and beating an elderly woman to death. District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says 42 year old Lorenzo Edwards will continue to be held without bond after an Aniah’s Law hearing Thursday. Edwards is charged with murder — two counts…

Man opens fire on law enforcement officers in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Dallas County man is behind bars tonight — after he opens fire on authorities — who were attempting to serve him with a warrant Friday afternoon. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies were called-in — to help state probation officials safely apprehend 20 year old Matthew Wright. But when officers approached the house — Wright…