Murder

Camden Murder Suspects Arrested in Montgomery

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Traffic cameras in Montgomery — help authorities in Camden put two wanted murder suspects behind bars. District Attorney Michael Jackson say 19 year old Cedric Tolar, Jr. — and 25 year old Emanuel Hardley — both of Camden — are each charged in the shooting that killed disabled veteran Jacinta McCaskey — and wounded her…

Selma Man Behind Bars Charged with Killing His Roommate

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man is found dead at his home in Selma Friday morning. Now his roommate is charged with his murder. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes says 25 year old Corey Rabb of Selma has been arrested in the shooting death of 27 year old Shaquille Shamburger. Fowlkes says Rabb confessed to the killing during questioning at…

Boy, 16, found shot to death near abandoned house

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old boy has been found shot to death near an abandoned house in Fairfield. Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies found the boy’s body early Wednesday morning. Sgt. Joni Money says there had been reports of gunfire in the area the previous night, and multiple vehicles had been shot. Money said investigators are hoping that…

Disabled Vet Killed, Man Hurt in Camden Shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Camden after a disabled veteran is killed — and her husband is hurt — in a shooting. Camden Assistant Police Chief Keldric Powell says the shooting happened on the Camden Bypass at around 5:45 Thursday afternoon. A husband and wife were shot during the incident. Their identities have not…

Driver Fatally Shoots Passenger While Driving on interstate

BURLINGTON, Ky. (AP) – An Alabama man has been charged with fatally shooting his passenger as they traveled on an interstate in Kentucky. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says the driver reported the shooting around 8:30 a.m. Thursday while still traveling on Interstate 75-71. Deputies met 32-year-old Tommy L. Hightower of Jasper, Alabama, and took him into custody, while the…