Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Decatur Police Department said officers went to the 300-block of Blackberry Drive SW in reference to a shooting on Monday. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Her husband, Pastor Mac Ellison announced her death Monday. DECATUR, Ga. DeKalb Police are investigating after a woman was shot dead inside her home Sunday night, they said. RELATED:Huntsville man charged with using car to murder woman in Decatur parking lot, One woman saw the whole scene unfold as she was walking out of the Walmart behind Sain. DeKalb County Police Department said they are now investigating the case as a homicide. Investigators have not arrested anyone, and "the investigation continues," a spokeswoman for the department said in a statement. Receive a daily newsletter containing a list of the day's funerals and obituaries. reports AL.com's news . 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(WHNT) A domestic situation resulted in one person being shot and the other arrested, according to authorities. A woman was shot to death this morning in Somerville, a tiny town in Morgan County, the authorities said. There have not released any suspect information. Download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. Watch on WAAY 31.6/This TV! Create a password that only you will remember. Copyright 2021 WAFF. She was transported to Huntsville Hospital to treat her injuries. No other details have been released. Decatur police say a man and his girlfriend were living in a homemade shed behind the residence and were taking the pistol . Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. One man is dead and a suspect is in custody after an apparent shooting this afternoon at a workshop behind an auto dealership at 3023 U.S. 31 South in Decatur. Analisa Gillespie, who told AL.com she married McWhorter a couple of weeks ago, was shot at the cabinet shop Thursday evening. Tony Reid. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. READ THE STORY Deonte D. Smith An investigation into the incident led police to 28-year-old Marquita Gary of Decatur, who they arrested and charged with first-degree domestic violence. Decatur Daily marketing email for local businesses. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. CULLMAN (AP) Alabama police say a woman shot her husband in an attempt to shoot someone else in an act of road rage. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Nelson is currently being held at the Morgan County jail with bond set at $500,000 cash. 0. We won't share it with anyone else. Email us atnewsroom@waaytv.com. Decatur police say they are looking for whoever fired shots into a home Tuesday night, wounding one person. Police believe it was an isolated incident. Brown said it's "something that I'll never be able to take out of my mind.". She was taken to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. 1 dead, suspect in custody after Decatur shooting. Winters said Gillespie was shot by Angel Sanders, a 34-year-old Decatur woman. Jeronimo Nisa/The Decatur Daily via AP Invalid password or account does not exist. Updated: 12:42 PM EST November 30, 2020. Please give us a moment to process this. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Example video title will go here for this video. According to police, the incident happened about 8 p.m. at a home in the 1200 block of Grant St. S.E. You have permission to edit this article. She worked with the public and knew thousands of folks, and I know every. In May of 1992, Betty Wilson and her twin sister, Peggy Lowe, were arrested and tried for hiring James White to kill Betty's wealthy, well-known husband, Dr. Jack Wilson, an eye surgeon in Huntsville, Alabama. (Source: Diverse & Resilient/Facebook, WTMJ via CNN) According to Milwaukee nonprofit, Diverse & Resilient, Henderson identified as a Black transgender woman. The Morgan County Sheriff and Madison County Sheriff Crime Scene Units were processing the scene, while the FBI Violent Crimes Taskforce was assisting. My Perfect Angel is gone but forever in our hearts," he wrote on social media. Cashay Henderson, a 31-year-old transgender woman, was found shot to death in her Milwaukee apartment. Be Nice. Woman shot in back in Decatur. Anyone with information is asked to call the DeKalb County Homicide/Assault Unit at 770-724-7850. Crime Police: Woman Shot in Selma in Domestic Violence Incident A woman has been shot in Selma. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A woman was shot Wednesday night in Decatur, police said. SE in reference to a shooting around 8 p.m. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Analisa Gillespie, who told AL.com she married McWhorter a couple of weeks ago, was shot at the cabinet shop Thursday evening. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Nelson tried to drive away, but his car stalled. He was arrested in February on a misdemeanor domestic-violence charge. Lawrence County District Attorney Errek Jett couldn't be reached for comment Friday afternoon. Share with Us. Use the 'Report' link on 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Get the email newsletter of Living 50 Plus sent to you bi-monthly. Sanders has not been charged with a crime. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-353-4612 Email: . Auburn police say a 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat. Decatur police say they are looking for whoever fired shots into a home Tuesday night, wounding one person. Access easy, no passwords and enlarge text if needed. Decatur Police reveal a second person, 70-year-old woman, was shot in murder investigation by: Bradley Zimmerman. Should the Alabama Legislature remove the sales tax on groceries? This is devastating to everyone. Gary was taken to the Morgan County Detention Facility and is being held in lieu of a $45,000 bond, set by Morgan County Circuit Court Judge, Stephen Brown. Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-353-4612 Email: online@decaturdaily.com eric@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2435. single. Sign up to receivelinks to the Saturday and Monday comics and puzzles pages. She said all she could think about was Sain's family. Sign up today! Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Be Truthful. Laquitta Willis, 41, died from injuries suffered in the shooting Monday inside the Big Bear Supermarket in Decatur, DeKalb County police said Tuesday. Investigators on the scene were waiting for warrant at about 4 p.m. so they could enter the building and complete their investigation of the scene. The victim, who according to police said she had been shot by her daughter, was transported to Huntsville Hospital. The sheriff said he asked the state to take over because McWhorter is a former employee. Police found several shell casings in the road and in front of her home near Decatur. Police have not released the identity of the suspect or victim. Officers arriving found a woman with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Lashunda Ellison was shot last Wednesday. DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A shooting investigation is underway in Decatur after a woman was shot and injured in a drive-by on Tuesday night. Timeline | Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms possible, Three metro Atlanta swimmers part of history-making team, featured in Sports Illustrated, Forecast | Shower and storms increase to finish the week, 1 hurt after dispute leads to gunfire at a McDonald's, DeKalb Police say, Man wanted in connection to shooting death of woman at construction site turns self in, DeKalb Voter's Guide | What's on the ballot, where to vote and more. of them would only have great things to say about her. Gillespie told AL.com the fight never turned physical. A Morgan County, Ala. investigator works at the scene, Friday, June 5, 2020, in Valhermoso Springs, Ala., where numerous people were found fatally shot. Police said the woman in her mid-40s was found suffering from gunshot wounds and later died. Choose wisely! each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Authorities said an . PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. The Rocket City Trash Pandas take on the Birmingham Barons this week. Lashunda Ellison was sleeping at her home along Wilkins Court last Wednesday when a bullet came through the. Danielle M. Whitehead, a Decatur woman who shot at a fleeing car, accepted a plea deal that sentenced her to 24 months probation. She didn't respond to a request for comment from AL.com. POINT/COUNTERPOINT: How do we define the Ukraine-Russia war at it's one-year anniversary? ", "He was slowly pulling out of the parking lot, out of the parking space and the closer he got to her it was like he gassed it," said Amy Brown. 'It was very malicious': Woman killed at Walmart parking lot in Decatur, Huntsville man charged with using car to murder woman in Decatur parking lot, North Alabamians get booster shots ahead of holiday weekend as omicron spreads across country, Multiple units at scene of Huntsville structure fire, Athens man pleads guilty to financial exploitation of elderly. Jun 10, 2020. 3 displaced after reported house fire in Huntsville, Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office dealing with worst employee outbreak yet in Covid-19 pandemic. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Be Proactive. 7. At around 11:30 p.m., police responded to a home in the 1800 block of Atherton Drive in Decatur. We'd love to hear eyewitness . [BAYNE HUGHES/THE DECATUR DAILY]. . That's the only reason he came to a stop there," said Brown. The shooting was the result of a domestic incident, police said. Decatur Public Schools all-time leading scorer with 1,921 points, Bryson committed to Illinois State as a junior, then as a senior in 1997 led Stephen Decatur to 27 straight wins before the Runnin . Investigators believe someone in a vehicle fired several shots at the home before driving away. Seven people are dead in Valhermoso Springs following an overnight shooting. Feb. 6A Decatur woman is in Morgan County Jail on a charge of domestic violence after police say she shot her mother this morning. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Preston. When they arrived, they found one person who had been shot. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A shooting investigation is underway in Decatur after a woman was shot and injured in a drive-by on Tuesday night. Copyright 2021 WAFF. According to the Decatur Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Grant St. All rights reserved. Woman shot in Decatur has died, coroner says. The dealership, K&D Auto Wholesale, posted on its Facebook page that it "had no affiliation or involvement with this incident.". Woman killed at Walmart parking lot in Decatur. UPDATE: Police charge man with murder of Decatur woman, 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle, Girl falls on bungee trampoline at Parkway Place Mall. Don't Threaten. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One woman was killed in a shooting in Huntsville on early Sunday evening. As it develops, sent straight to your inbox. Decatur police responded to the 300 block of 12th Avenue at about 1:20 a.m. and fo8und the victim with a gunshot wound in the back. Twitter @DD_Fleischauer. There was a problem saving your notification. Woman killed at Walmart parking lot in Decatur A Huntsville man is in the Morgan County jail after police say he killed a woman with his car in a Walmart parking lot Thursday night. The other names have not been released. All rights reserved (About Us). Receive a weekly newsletter every Thursday about restaurant reviews and health ratings in the Decatur area. DPD said patrol officers made contact with a "suspicious person in. The shooting happened in the 300 block of S. 22nd Place around 9:30 p.m. Twitter @DD_BayneHughes. Keep it Clean. He was booked into the Morgan County Correctional Facility on a $500,000 bond. Jeremy Hayes said the two men knew each other "so there's not a threat to the public. or anything. The woman was able to drive herself . Jonathan Winters, a spokesman for the State Bureau of Investigation. ", The Decatur community is shocked and appalled by this act of violence. accounts, the history behind an article. After the initial selected subscription period your subscription rate will auto renew at $12.00 per month. According to the Decatur Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Grant St. Gillespie, 38, was treated for a gunshot wound to the chest at Huntsville Hospital, said Capt. At this point, police said they don't consider robbery to be a motive, and believe the shooting to be an "isolated incident" because of a possible dispute between the victim and the suspect before the shooting. Police told WAAY 31 both were shot to death. (Decatur Police Department). Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Feb. 6A Decatur woman is in Morgan County Jail on a charge of domestic violence after police say she shot her mother this morning. Police are investigating her death as a homicide. Janet Roper Emrico, 54, was declared dead following a shooting at a home on Shagbark Trail . Lee over drag show bill, Senate committee holds hearing on train derailment, Explosive found in bag at PA airport, man arrested, Colbert County landfill ordered to close by ADEM, Senate urged to tackle climate change, sea level, Why a DC crime bill is creating big problems for, WATCH LIVE: Multiple Chances Of Severe Storms This, Grant man charged with murder after mother found, Authorities unsure who fired fatal shots at birthday, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Marquita Laneice Gary, 28, was charged with first-degree domestic violence. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. '' he wrote on social Media say she shot her mother this morning in Somerville, 34-year-old... Shot and the other arrested, according to police, the Decatur say. Of her home Sunday night, they found one person being shot and the other arrested, according the... 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