Crime
Heavy police presence at St Clair Walmart after reports of incident
UPDATE: This appears to be an isolated incident involving only two individuals. The shooter is now in custody, and no injuries have been reported.
On Sunday afternoon, police and emergency responders were actively managing an incident at the St. Clair Walmart.
As of 4:00 p.m., fire police had blocked the entrance to the Coal Creek Commerce Center, directing all traffic away from the area, particularly at the intersection of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
A customer at the scene reported being near the self-checkout area when she heard a loud noise that sounded like a pallet crashing to the ground.
Immediately following the sound, store employees urgently instructed customers to abandon their items and exit the store.
Currently, no additional information about the nature of the incident has been provided, and authorities are continuing to secure the area and direct traffic.
Updates will be available as more details are released regarding the nature and scope of the incident.
Coffee County, Ala. โ A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspectโs temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.