Shooting

Wilcox Co. shooting suspect charged with capital murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight — on charges that include capital murder. Capt. Rick Jones says 46 year old Samuel Earl Agee is also facing charges of attempted murder — and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. The shooting happened in the Lower Peachtree community. Jones says Agee drove up and shot 33…

Five suspects arrested for a shooting at a house in Orrville

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Five people suspected of shooting up a house in Orrville and wounding one of the people inside — are behind bars tonight. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened about a week ago — on 3100 block of County Rd. 33. “There were 71 different shell casings picked up at that scene. That’s…

Selma man killed in early Sunday morning shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A death investigation is underway in Selma — after a man is killed in a shooting — early Sunday morning. Selma police continue to investigate the shooting. And two people have been detained for questioning in the case. Selma police responded to a shooting call — on the 2500 block of Summerfield Road — at…

Fifteen year old juvenile killed in fatal shooting in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are investigating the Queen City’s 6th homicide of the year following a fatal shooting Sunday night. The victim in the shooting was a 15 year old juvenile — whose name has not been released by authorities. Lt. Ray Blanks says the shooting happened at around 8:30 Sunday night — at a birthday party…

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…

Reward doubled for fugitive wanted in Wilcox Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The reward for a fugitive wanted by authorities in Wilcox County — has doubled. Sheriff Larry Colston says the reward for information leading to the arrest of 19 year old Jah Bridges — has increased to $2000 dollars. Bridges is wanted for attempted murder — and shooting into a house with someone inside. Colston says…

Home of 93 year old Selma woman riddled with bullet holes

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma family is packing up an elderly family member — and moving her out of her home — after the house is shot up last week. Vickie Garrett grew up on Pecan Drive — in a house her mother still lived in — up until last week. “I love Selma. I’ve lived here my…

Dallas Co. deputies undergo state mandated firearms training

From the West Alabama Newsroom… Dallas County deputies are out at the firing range this week — participating in state mandated firearms training. The state of Alabama requires all law enforcement in the state — to requalify with their weapons each year. Officers must pass the training in order to remain certified to carry a firearm. The training ensures that…