Crime
28-year-old Nathan Littleton killed in Tuscumbia shooting, suspect DeKoven Williams in custody
One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and another individual is being questioned.
UPDATE: A Lauderdale County man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Nathan Littleton, 28, was found deceased inside a home on Paul E. Johnson Drive just after 7 p.m. on Sunday. Authorities discovered that he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
DeKoven Melique Williams, 27, was taken into custody on Tuesday morning.
Authorities stated that they interviewed two witnesses who provided information related to Littleton’s death.
It’s worth noting that Williams was recently arrested and charged with domestic violence strangulation/suffocation, interference with an emergency domestic violence call, and violation of a protective order in Lauderdale County. He was arrested on September 16 and was released on bond 10 days later, as reported by the Times Daily.
Williams is currently incarcerated in the Colbert County Jail without bond and is awaiting an Aniah’s Law hearing.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic shooting incident occurred Sunday night in Tuscumbia, resulting in the death of one individual.
The Tuscumbia Police Department responded to a report of a shooting victim on Paul E. Johnson Memorial Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a man lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 28-year-old Nathan Littleton.
His body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for a postmortem examination.
Chief Tony Logan of the TPD stated that the case is currently being investigated as a death investigation, pending the results of the autopsy.
The TPD has confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and another individual is being questioned.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Tuscumbia Police Department at 256-383-3121.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. โ Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspectโs condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.