Man shot, killed in Tuscaloosa County; suspect in custody
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is dead after a late night shooting in Tuscaloosa County.
According to the Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 4300 block of Culver Road at around 10:20 p.m. Sunday.
The victim was treated at the scene for multiple gunshot wounds and taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. However, he did not survive.
The victim has been identified as Jerome DeWayne Hughes, 35.
Investigators said the shooting happened at “a gathering or party around a bonfire.”
After gathering information and interviewing multiple witnesses, a warrant was obtained for Derick Lamont Edwards, Jr., 23, for muder. He was arrested by US Marshalls and VCU investigators.
Authorities said the invesigation is ongoing and is asking that anyone with any information to contact the VCU at 205-464-8690.
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