Anyone with information is asked to call Sylacauga Police Department Investigator Jason Williamson at 256-401-2454. An investigation is underway after a man was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head in Sylacauga. Police Chief Kelley Johnson announced a capital murder against Sheridan Rashon Clark of Talladega. SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A 20-year-old Sylacauga man was shot and killed Friday night. Efforts Thursday to reach family members for comment were unsuccessful, but friends and relatives have been sharing their condolences on social media since Tuesday. To cancel you may contact Customer Service @ 256-235-9253 or email ggray@annistonstar.com. Each online subscription gives you full access to all of our newspaper websites and mobile applications. Elston was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Talladega County Coroners Office. Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson said officers responded about 4 p.m. Saturday to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of S. Wetumpka Avenue. MemberSylacauga Chamber of Commerce,Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce,Greater Talladega and Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce,Coosa County Chamber of Commerce,Alexander City Chamber of Commerce,Dadeville Chamber of Commerce,Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Opelika Chamber of Commerce, Pell City Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Broadcasters Association, andNational Association of Broadcasters. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The chief said responding officers were able to take a person of interest into custody nearby. The caller, a young boy, reported that his father had a knife and was assaulting his mother. He was a totally great friend. The person of interest, whose name is not being released at this time, is being held on several unrelated charges while detectives complete their investigation. This service allows you continued access past our online paywall for the duration of your subscription. Mike Smith said Thursday that no arrests have been made in the case, which is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call Sylacauga detectives at 256-401-2464 or anonymously at through the tip line at 256-249-4716. Sylacauga police Chief Kelley Johnson said 37-year-old William Wayne Osbourn, of Sycamore, is charged with attempted murder of a police officer and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Sylacauga police responded about 8:30 p.m. that Friday to the Drew Court public housing community on a report of shots fired in the area. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. All rights reserved (About Us). When officers arrived, they found Shane Leon Melton, the homeowner, dead from a gunshot wound. Officers then found 23-year-old DeAnthony Latrell Elston suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The Sylacauga Police Department (SPD) is seeking the community's help in solving the death of DeAnthony Latrell "Zip" Elston. There, they found a a grey Dodge Challenger sitting in the roadway. Praying for the peace and safety of our church and community tonight, First Baptist Church of Sylacauga pastor Rick Patrick posted on Facebook. Purchase an online subscription to our website for, Investigation continues into Tuesday shooting death of Sylacauga man, I only knew Curtis for about 3 weeks. All rights reserved. Officers also found 32-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Hayes suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. On Friday, July 9, Sylacauga police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Overhill Circle, said Chief Kelley Johnson. [] SYLACAUGA -- A Sylacauga man was found shot to death in his home on Odena Road on Wednesday, according to a press release issued by Sylacauga police Thursday afternoon. Anonymous tips can be reported to the tip line 256-249-4716. Johnson said their findings could be turned over to the Talladega County District Attorneys office as soon as today. Winds light and variable. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Police say on arrival they found 46-year-old Bradford Franklin Isbell dead outside of the residence. for 30 days, Free Sep 9, 2020. Purchase an online subscription to our website for $7.99 a month with automatic renewal or purchase a full year subscription for only $69.99 with automatic renewal. Police say on. Daily Home reporter covering south Talladega County. Shaquan Devon Jackson, 29, of Arnold Circle in Sylacauga was shot multiple times at about 11 . SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: A man who was shot in the head on Billingsley Road in Sylacauga died Friday morning at 5:00 a.m. All Rights Reserved. Rogers' body was sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic. Fredrick Eugene Trey Ivey III was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his lower abdomen. Sylacauga Police Department Investigators, and agents from the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Taskforce, are working the case. For further assitance, please call our office at256-235-9258 or send an email containing your name, address and phone number to ggray@annistonstar.com. Investigators do not believe this was a random shooting. Sylacauga Ambulance Service arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene. Winner of 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 ABBY Awards for broadcast excellence. Authorities said that officers were dispatched to Wood Street after a shots fired call. Her condition is unknown at this time. Central Alabama Crime Stoppers offered a reward starting at $1,000 for information leading to the identity and/or arrest of the person(s) responsible for Elstos death. A man shot in Sylacauga last week has died from his injuries, according to Police Chief Kelley Johnson. Jackson is survived by his children, Enichisa Riggins, Kaylyn Hendrix, Kendale Lee, Curtis Jackson, Tomazz Jackson and Tobias Jackson; mother, Joyce Cook; father, Gaston (Linda) Nix; siblings, Kimberly Rowell, Shakira Hale, Vanessa Walls, Janice Arnold, Donna Cunningham, Angelia (Joe) Oden, Tamekia Nix, Yolanda Nix, Latrita (Grady) Walker, and Anthony Arnold; and a host of other relatives and friends. SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) An investigation is underway after a man was found dead and a woman was shot in Sylacauga late Wednesday night. Chris Vinson at (256)-401-2453. The Sylacauga Police Department would like your help in finding a person suspected in a shooting. On Friday, July 9, Sylacauga police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Overhill. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. You have permission to edit this article. Sylacauga Police Department Investigators and agents from the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Taskforce are working this case. SYLACAUGA -- Sylacauga police continued Thursday investigating the death of a Sylacauga man who was fatally shot early Tuesday morning. His body will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Montgomery for an autopsy. All rights reserved (About Us). James Everett Steen, 34, is charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and transmitting obscene material to a child. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Sylacauga police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday in a public housing neighborhood. Once on the scene, they found Jerry Ray DeLee suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. There, they found a a grey Dodge Challenger sitting in the roadway. Sylacauga Police Sgt. Most expressed disbelief over the loss. SylacaugaNews,com | Marble City Media LLC | RadioAlabama. The Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and Childersburg Police Department assisted in securing the scene. Low 41F. Hayes was transported to the helipad at the Sylacauga Airport, where she was flown by Life Saver Helicopter to UAB Hospital. The Sylacauga Police Department said 55-year-old Lester "Tulu" Wilson was shot on October 2, 2021. Police responded Tuesday to the 900 block of Sedgefield Drive on a report that a person had fallen. I had just talked to my friend Curtis Jackson yesterday. Another 22-year-old Sylacauga man was found shot nearby and taken to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson said officers on Wednesday responded to the school after a student reported he had gotten a text from an unknown person stating the shooting was going to happen during the second block of instruction. Police responded to a shots-fired call near Drew Court Sunday and, upon arrival, found. SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Over the weekend, a 23-year old man from Sylacauga was shot and killed, leaving authorities searching for answers regarding the city's latest homicide. Rachel Elizabeth Hayes, 32, of Sylacauga, was also discovered, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police Chief Kelley Johnson stated in a news release that Shaquan Jackson, 29, of Sylacauga, was . Sylacauga police say they do not believe a shooting Wednesday which left one man dead and a woman wounded was a random act of violence. - A 55-year-old Sylacauga man died at UAB Hospital on Friday morning after suffering a single gunshot wound to the head on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 720 Billingsley Rd. All rights reserved (About Us). A 25-year-old man was shot to death over the weekend in Sylacauga. 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). The Sylacauga Police Department asks if there is anyone who has information on this shooting, to please call 256-249-4716, call Sgt. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Chris Vinson at 256-401-2453, or call Crime Stoppers at 334-215 . Authorities said that officers were dispatched to Wood Street after a shots fired call. Hayes was transported to the helipad at the Sylacauga Airport where she was flown, by Life Saver Helicopter, to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, according to police. Johnson said witnesses told police the victim was shot by his 19-year-old son during a domestic incident. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: A man who was shot in the head on Billingsley Road in Sylacauga died Friday morning at 5:00 a.m. 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). Officers found Cameron Rogers, 19, shot inside the vehicle. New visitation policy for Sylacauga City Schools By Bria Chatman Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:11 PM PST SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - All visitors who plan to visit any of the schools in Sylacauga City School district will notice some changes as they implement their new visitation policy. Elston died on the scene. He is charged in the July 1 shooting death 22-year-old Nartavius Cortez Fluker-Smith. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday around 10 p.m., the Sylacauga Police Department responded to a call about someone being shot in the 700 block of Harper Springs Road. According to the Sylacauga Police Department, At approximately 8:30 Friday night, officers responded to the area of Inglewood Drive in the Drew Court Housing Community in reference to gunshots in the area. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Marble City Media LLC does not discriminate in advertising contracts on the basis of race or ethnicity and will not accept any advertising which is intended to discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. 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