From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
PELL CITY — An investigation is underway into a homicide that took place Friday night in Pell City.
According to ABC 33/40, The Pell City Police Department reported to the 100 block of Shady Dale due to complaints of a stabbing. This took place at approximately 7 p.m.
Police said the victim, who had been stabbed in the torso, had been taken in a privately-owned vehicle to St. Vincent’s Hospital in St. Clair County.
The victim was later transported to UAB Hospital; it was at that location that he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said that an investigation was performed and a suspect was taken into custody. Police also said that the suspect would be charged with murder on Monday. Police said the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Demario Jovohyn Sanders.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case is requested to contact the Pell City Police Department at (205) 884-3334.