North Alabama man shot, killed by someone he was buying something from, police say
Huntsville Woman Charged with Murder After Early Morning Shooting
In a tragic turn of events, a 25-year-old woman from Huntsville has been charged with murder following a shooting incident early Saturday morning. The Huntsville Police Department reported that officers responded to a shots-fired call around 1 a.m. in the 3900 block of Rucker Circle, where they discovered 22-year-old Nicholas Kyle Howell lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound.
Howell, who was found by officers in critical condition, had informed them that he was shot while meeting a friend in the area. He was promptly transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that morning.
Sgt. Chris Jackson of the Huntsville Police stated that investigators uncovered physical evidence at a nearby apartment complex, leading them to Amber Marie Baker, the suspect, who was located in one of the apartments. Initial investigations suggested that the shooting stemmed from a planned transaction in which Howell intended to purchase items from Baker. However, during the encounter, Baker allegedly brandished a firearm and shot Howell.
Baker was initially taken into custody on a charge of first-degree assault. However, following Howell’s death, authorities upgraded the charge to murder. The case underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the community, while investigators continue to gather information related to the incident.
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