From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a teenager overnight.
Police Chief Eric Rush said the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. The incident occurred outside of a home in the 7600 block of Happy Hollow Road, which is north of Deerfoot Parkway.
The Jefferson County Coroner said 18-year-old Trent Thomas Parkerson was pronounced dead on the scene.
Trent Parkerson.
Police announced that a 17-year-old male was taken into custody and charges are pending.
Both teens are students at Hewitt-Trussville High School and that they knew each other, Chief Rush said.
Parkerson was a senior defensive end for the Hewitt-Trussville football team this past season. He played in eight games and recorded eight total tackles. He was also a member of the varsity wrestling team.
“We are devastated and deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Trent Parkerson, a member of our Husky football family,” Hewitt-Trussville football head coach Josh Floyd said in a statement. “We are praying for the families impacted by this tragedy. Our coaches have reached out to the other members of our team and are committed to working with them through the grieving process. We encourage the entire Trussville community to look for our ways to support the Parkerson family in any way possible.”
Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill responded to the death with a statement.
“It is sad to hear of any loss of life, and our sadness deepens when students are involved,” Neill said. “Our hearts go out to the families of both of these students and to all of their classmates during this time.”
