Shooting

Disabled vet raises concerns about gunfire and safety in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man is standing up on behalf of his community — and speaking out about gunfire that he says is terrorizing the neighborhood. “I’m 66 years old, I’m a retired disabled veteran. I want to live peacefully.” Jerry Hasberry says the sound of gunfire has become commonplace around Ward Street near the old cigar…

Drive-by shooting leaves one man dead in Dallas Co.

From West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County — following a drive-by shooting at a gas station convenience store. Sheriff Mike Granthum says a Dallas County man was shot — then taken to the Vaughan Regional Medical Center E-R — where he was later pronounced dead. Granthum says the shooting happened at around 8 Friday night…

Dallas Co. woman and 5 year old son hurt in drive-by shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities in Dallas County are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a mother and her five year child hurt. Sheriff Mike Granthum says suspects have been identified in the case — and investigators are in the process of obtaining warrants. “They were just spraying bullets. They didn’t care, they had no respect for human life…