Investigators do not believe this was a random shooting. A 45-year-old Sylacauga man was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham after an apparent domestic shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Sylacauga Police Department Investigator Jason Williamson at 256-401-2454. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Officers then found 23-year-old DeAnthony Latrell Elston suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. 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). - 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. On Nov. 26, Sylacauga police responded to a traffic crash on West Fourth Street at the Marble City cemetery. A Sylacauga man who was shot Sunday near the Drew Court Housing Complex in Sylacauga has died. 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. If you have any information on the shooting, please contact the Sylacauga Police Department Investigations Division at 256-401-2464, or you may report anonymously to the Sylacauga Police Department Tip Line at 256-249-4716. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. If you have any information pertaining to a crime, please contact the Sylacauga Police Department Investigations Division @ 256-401-2464 or you may report anonymously to the Sylacauga Police Department Tip Line @ 256-249-4716. Chris Vinson at 256-401-2453, or call Crime Stoppers at 334-215 . [] Community Funeral Home will direct the service. A 37-year-old man injured in a shootout with police in a Sylacauga church parking is out of the hospital and now in jail.William Wayne Osbourn, of Sycamore, is charged with attempted murder of. 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). He was served with the murder warrant last week. 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. The investigative findings will be turned over to the Talladega County District Attorneys Office to determine whether charges will be filed. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. ( WMBB) A Sylacauga, Ala., the teenager said he shot a man when he got into a truck for an online date and discovered that the driver was a man and not a woman. If you have any leads on suspects or extra information on the shooting, you can call the SPD tip line at (256)-249-4716 or Sgt. Her condition is unknown at the time. 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. A Sylacauga man was shot to death on a sidewalk just a few blocks from his home Friday night, marking the city's second homicide of the year and the third homicide in Talladega County in 24. SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the Sylacauga Police Department said they are investigating after a person was shot and killed on September 17, 2022. He was a totally great friend. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Rogers' body was sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic. The body of Lester 'Tulu' Wilson is being transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Police Chief Kelley Johnson said the incident happened at . 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). Sylacauga Police Department Investigators, and agents from the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Taskforce, are working the case. Officers responded to 720 Billingsley Road, Sylacauga, on a call about shots fired and one person lying on the ground. Officers also found Rachel Elizabeth Hayes, 32, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. access for current print subscribers. 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. He was tripping on me as usual, but what I really noticed about him he was so happy and I'm not realizing that will be my last time seeing him. There was a problem saving your notification. Sylacauga investigators and agents from the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force took 51-year-old Orethaniel Dell Swain, from Sylacauga, into custody for Wilsons shooting death. 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. The Sylacauga Police Department said 55-year-old Lester "Tulu" Wilson was shot on October 2, 2021. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Anyone with information pertaining to this or any other crime should contact the Sylacauga Police Department Investigations Division at 256-401-2464, or you may report anonymously by calling the tip line at 256-249-4716. SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the Sylacauga Police Department said they are investigating after a person was shot and killed on September 17, 2022. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. I broke down when I was told at work the next morning., 1 year Online Renewal-Current Subscribers. Honored with the 2018 Cornerstone Award from the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Visitation will be today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home. Elston died on the scene. Copyright 2021 WBRC. 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. The Sylacauga Police Department asks if there is anyone who has information on this shooting, to please call 256-249-4716, call Sgt. Brannon Woodrow Cocherham, 40, is charged with one count of school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with student under the age of 19. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. DeAnthony Latrell Zip Elston had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Copyright 2022 WBRC. Swain has been charged with Manslaughter and is being held in the Talladega County Jail on a $15,000.00 bond set by the Talladega County Circuit Clerks Office. To cancel you may contact Customer Service @ 256-235-9253 or email ggray@annistonstar.com. A 45-year-old Sylacauga man was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham after an apparent domestic shooting. 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. Johnson said Sylacauga officers attempted . I'm gonna miss you, Bro.. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Winds light and variable. Advertisement Chief Johnson says Mr. Jackson was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Fredrick Eugene Trey Ivey III was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his lower abdomen. 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. An investigation is underway after a man was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head in Sylacauga. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. All rights reserved. Praying for the peace and safety of our church and community tonight, First Baptist Church of Sylacauga pastor Rick Patrick posted on Facebook. A 37-year-old man injured in a shootout with police in a Sylacauga church parking is out of the hospital and now in jail.William Wayne Osbourn, of Sycamore, is charged with attempted murder of a police officer and shooting into an occupied vehicle, said Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson Friday evening. Anonymous tips can be reported to the tip line 256-249-4716. When they arrived, the first responders located a gray Dodge Challenger with Elston in the vehicle. Johnson said their findings could be turned over to the Talladega County District Attorneys office as soon as today. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sylacauga Police Department Investigations Division at (256) 401-2464, or you may report anonymously to the Sylacauga Police Department Tip Line at (256) 249-4716. A good deal of sunshine. Chris Vinson at (256)-401-2453. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I broke down when I was told at work the next morning.. All rights reserved (About Us). SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the Sylacauga Police Department said they are investigating after a person was shot and killed on September 17, 2022. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He was a totally great friend. 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. All rights reserved. SYLACAUGA, Ala. Over the weekend, a 23-year old man from Sylacauga was shot and killed, leaving authorities searching for answers regarding the citys latest homicide. The chief said responding officers were able to take a person of interest into custody nearby. Johnson said the manner of death is still not determined and no charges have been filed at this time. 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. Efforts Thursday to reach family members for comment were unsuccessful, but friends and relatives have been sharing their condolences on social media since Tuesday. 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.