Crime
Greenville Police Officer Fatally Shot During Incident Behind Pickett Street Homes
Tragedy struck the Greenville Police Department Monday night when an officer was fatally shot during an incident in a wooded area near the 3500 block of Pickett Street.
The confrontation occurred shortly before 8 p.m.
According to police reports, both the officer and a suspect sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter.
The officer suffered injuries to the leg and side, while the suspect’s condition remains undisclosed.
Emergency medical responders quickly transported both individuals to a nearby hospital.
Despite efforts to save him, the officer succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have not provided details about the nature of the initial call that led to the shooting.
The wooded area where the incident unfolded is located behind several residential homes, and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the exchange of gunfire.
Greenville Police have not yet released the names of the officer or the suspect, and no additional information has been made available.
This marks a solemn moment for the community and the law enforcement family, as condolences pour in for the fallen officer and his loved ones.
Coffee County, Ala. — 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 suspect’s 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.