From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY –Sheriff’s detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a home in the 200 block of Bayview Drive last night.
Just before 10:30 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at the home in west Jefferson County. An adult female caller reported that her husband had yelled from the back of her home for her to call 911 and then she had heard what she believed to be a gunshot.
Deputies arrived to find an adult male victim dead on the floor in the house. The adult male homeowner was suffering from cut to his head. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Information at the scene was that the male homeowner and a friend were in a side room of the home visiting. Two armed men forced their way into the door and tried to rob them. The homeowner and his friend began fighting with the suspects.
The homeowner was struck in in the head with a handgun. During the struggle, a shot was fired. One of the suspects was struck and fell to the floor. The second suspect fled to a waiting vehicle and was driven away by a third unknown suspect. The suspect vehicle was described as a full sized gray Ford pickup.
The wounded suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. He has not yet been identified.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
42 Comments
Judy Morrow Rice
Glad homeowner ok and where is this
Sheila Johnson Sutton
Is this in Trussville?
Nancy A. Gafford
There’s a Bayview Dr that comes up on maps in Mulga and Lincoln so not sure. Jefferson co sheriff so probably Mulga…
Chuck Browning
I love how they described the criminal as a victim
Melanie Rozelle
Taking back America one thug at a time!
Alyson Herren Hamilton
Rianna Hamilton is this close to y’all? It won’t let me tag your mom. Seth wasn’t sure exactly where this is in Mulga.
The Trussville Tribune
The dateline clearly states JEFFERSON COUNTY in all caps. This story is in our Metro-State-Nation section of the website. Jefferson County deputies do not investigate crimes in Trussville.
Christy Foster
This particular Bayview Dr is in Mulga so it is nowhere near Trussville.
Kevin Wilson
This is in mulga west Jefferson county
Charles Bush
I will be waiting for the mug shot
Kevin Wilson
Not in adamsville, it’s about 10 miles from There it’s in mulga
Kevin Wilson
It’s in mulga off of mulga loop road
Alyson Herren Hamilton
Kevin Wilson Oh yikes…
Alyson Herren Hamilton
Seth Fredrik Hamilton
Marlene Little Appleton
Somewhere around Adamsville!
Kristie Hall Reagan
Scary!
Thomas Burleson
I understand what you are getting at but a victim is defined as a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. Therefore he was a victim.
The Trussville Tribune
Chuck, that’s an astute observation. It helps to remember that the public information officer for Jeffco is writing the press release to us in the chronology of the events as they occurred. When the deputies arrived, the dead male was considered a victim. Only after the investigation did they determine that he was a suspect. Good eye! Thanks for reading.
Jordan Wilbanks
Good thing the homeowner had the means to defend himself and his family and friend. Good thing his friend was there and willing to defend himself as well.
Wilma Booth Reed
I think Adamsville!
Jerry Coley
The Trussville Tribune , actually there should be a follow up statement that says the criminal became a victim of his crime. He won’t be able to commit burglary any longer.
Kelli Penque
Waiting for the “Trussville is the new Center Point that’s why we live in (insert city of lesser value here)” posts because I know people will not read the article lololol
Jason Lynn
The Trussville Tribune you could have put the city. Jefferson County is a fairly large area.
Sheila Johnson Sutton
Thanks ya’ll.
Gary McKinney
Good job, this is what all
law abiding citizens should do to protect their families and property
Briana Moore
It doesn’t say whose gun the homeowner was pistol-whipped with….Bet if it wasn’t his, he’ll get one now.
Jordan Wilbanks
Briana Moore Someone shot the suspect though unless he shot himself. But I see what you’re saying. ☺️
Kelly McDaniel
Rut-roh
Chuck Browning
The Trussville Tribune great response thank you, and when I said “they” I was not actually referring to Trussville Tribune
Chuck Browning
Thomas Burleson I have to disagree, he was NOT a victim of crime unless somehow the home owner was perpetuating a crime defending his self, family, and property. But I understand your comment.
Chuck Browning
Jerry Coley 👍
Scott Landers
Way to go homeowner! I’m a homeowner too. Before long it will be insensitive to call yourself a homeowner.
The Trussville Tribune
The incident didn’t occur in any city. It took place in unincorporated Jefferson County. Thanks for reading.
Delane HoneyCutt Parker
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Irish Ambrose
I thought I was the only one that couldn’t wait for all the ” Trussville is the new Centerpoint” comments! 😕
Kelli Penque
Irish Ambrose we should be best friends 😂😂😂
Mitzi Glidewell-Russell
There is also a Bayview Dr. in Adamsville
Emmett Haislip
Shame they didn’t get the other one.
Bob Mcarthur
That’s two for the good guy’s
Susan Williams
Except this happened no where near Trussville. 😂😂
The Trussville Tribune
Suspect killed in alleged home invasion identified.
https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2017/09/19/suspect-killed-in-alleged-home-invasion-identified/
Becky Watwood-Gay
I’m just glad he had a gun and took care of business. Come in my home uninvited and I’ll do the Same.