Shooting

Wilcox Co. Community Mourns Death of Pine Hill Teen

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Wilcox County community continues to try pick up the pieces — following the shooting death of a 17 year old Wilcox Central student. It’s been a difficult time for the students and staff at Wilcox Central High School in Camden. Senior Chamya Saulsberry was killed in a drive-by shooting in Pine Hill — while…

Police Investigate First Murder of the Year in Pine Hill

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County man is dead. And a murder investigation is underway — following a shooting early Sunday morning in Pine Hill. Police Chief Nikisha says it’s the first homicide in the town this year. She says officers responded to the 200 block of Gwen Road around 12:45 Sunday morning. They found a man lying…

Mother of Selma Murder Victim Crying Out for Justice

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The mother of a Selma murder victim is crying out for justice — in the shooting death of her eighteen year old son. “My hurt, my pain, it’s just unbelievable.” Valerie Hunter of Selma is a grieving mother — devastated by the loss of a son — shot down in his youth. “There’s no way…

A Selma Man Shot, Another Charged with Murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man is dead — and another is behind bars — following a shooting in Selma yesterday evening. Lt. Ray Blanks says 23 year old Javoris Ladson is charged with murder — in the death of 23 year Qwadevine Walker. He says Walker was shot multiple times on the 300 block of Gaines Avenue…

Flatwood Shooting Suspect Now Charged with Murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The suspect in a fatal Marengo County shooting — is now facing more charges. The charges against 30 year old Jeron Boykin now include murder — and six counts of attempted murder. Boykin was arrested last week — for discharging a firearm in an occupied building. He’s accused of killing his 75 year old grandfather…