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Man accused in Decatur double shooting that left estranged wife dead
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) — A man was arrested after a double shooting on Thursday that killed his estranged wife and sent another man to the hospital. Decatur police said the shooting happened near Big Lots on 6th Avenue just after 4:20 p.m. According to police, when officers arrived at...
16-year-old killed in Decatur wreck
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A 16-year-old was killed following a wreck in Decatur on Thursday night. According to the Decatur Police Department, the incident happened around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Cedar Street SW and Graham Avenue, after a vehicle and a 4-wheeler collided. Along with DPD, Decatur Fire...
Colbert County Sheriff identifies suspect injured in multi-state police chase turned shootout
One man is in serious condition after being shot by deputies in Colbert County in the aftermath of an early Thursday morning car chase. The chase got so intense that Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine joined. He was involved in a crash and had to be checked out at the hospital. He told WAAY he is okay and already back to work.
Decatur drops charges against supporters of Steve Perkins
Prosecutors dropped charges against three Steve Perkins supporters arrested almost five months ago in Decatur. Decatur City Attorney Herman Marks confirmed prosecutors made the decision earlier this week. The charges were misdemeanors, including resisting arrest. WAAY was there on April 19 as Decatur Police took protesters into custody during a...
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