Crime
Brothers Zatorrion O’Neil Facion and Omarion Jackson found dead from gunshot wounds in Dothan home
The brothers were last heard from on Thursday, raising concerns among family members.
Authorities in Dothan have launched an investigation following the tragic discovery of two brothers found dead from gunshot wounds inside a residence.
Just before 8 a.m. on Friday, Dothan police were called to a home in the 1200 block of South Park Avenue.
According to Lt. Scott Owens, a concerned family member went to check on one of the residents after not hearing from him.
Upon entering the home, she discovered his body and immediately called 911.
When police arrived on the scene, they found a second man deceased inside the residence. Both men had sustained gunshot wounds.
The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Zatorrion O’Neil Facion and his 20-year-old brother, Omarion Jackson.
The brothers were last heard from on Thursday, raising concerns among family members.
Lt. Owens confirmed that the bodies of the two men will be sent to Montgomery for autopsies as part of the ongoing investigation.
No further details have been released at this time, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Dothan Police Department.
Crime
Britany May Powell Found Dead in Wood County, Texas; Husband Weldon Ray Powell Arrested on Murder Charge
QUITMAN, Texas — A woman has been found dead in the Quitman area of Wood County, and her husband, Weldon Ray Powell, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with her death, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim was identified as Britany May Powell. Her death has left family members, friends, and others who knew her grieving as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the case.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched on November 4, 2026, to County Road 1226 in the Quitman area after receiving a call requesting a welfare check.
When deputies arrived to check on Britany Powell, they encountered circumstances that raised concerns about a possible criminal incident. During the investigation, authorities discovered her body and began looking into the circumstances of her death.
The Sheriff’s Office has not publicly released additional details about how she died or what investigators believe happened before deputies arrived.
As the investigation progressed, Britany’s husband, Weldon Ray Powell, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with her death.
The arrest represents a significant development in the case, but many questions remain unanswered. Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive, the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged killing, or whether additional charges may be considered.
The murder charge is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The Wood County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate Britany May Powell’s death. Officials have not released further information about the evidence gathered or the events that led to the discovery of her body.
As investigators work to establish a clearer account of what happened, the case remains a devastating loss for Britany’s loved ones.
Behind the headlines is a woman whose life mattered to the people who knew and loved her. Britany May Powell’s death has left family and friends facing a painful loss and difficult questions.
During this heartbreaking time, thoughts are with her family, friends, and everyone mourning her passing. May those closest to Britany find comfort, strength, and support as they navigate the days ahead.
May Britany May Powell rest in peace.