Shooting

Uniontown capital murder suspects make first appearance in court

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The two suspects in a Uniontown capital murder case — make a first appearance in court Wednesday morning. Martrell Carlisle and Jayelynn Cole are each charged with two counts of capital murder in the death of 21 year old Shermain Cain. Cain was shot and killed about two weeks ago — near the Dollar General…

Shooting causes high school football game cancellation in Orrville

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that caused officials to cancel a high school football game. Chief Deputy John Hatfield says the Keith High School Bears were hosting the Maplesville Red Devils Friday night when the sudden sound of gunfire erupted during the game causing officials to cut the game short….

Two minor children injured in Camden shooting, teen arrested

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Camden teen is behind bars tonight — suspected in a shooting that seriously injured two minor children. Sheriff Larry Colston says 17 year old Calvin Higginbottom, Jr. has been charged with three counts of attempted murder — and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle. The shooting happened Thursday night on the 600…

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…