From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A woman was shot and killed during a domestic dispute in the back yard of a residence on Monday, Oct. 23.
Shortly after 12 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of Huffman Road in Birmingham to investigate a reported shooting.
Detectives arrested 48-year-old Emell Peavy after conducting an investigation into the shooting death of 37-year-old April Britton.
According to witnesses, Peavy shot the victim in the presence of their juvenile children and left the scene. The children flagged down a passing vehicle for help. While the occupants of the vehicle were there with the children, Peavy returned to the scene.
A witness was able to hold the suspect at gun point until deputies arrived.
Peavy has been placed in the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham on the charge of Capital Murder. His charges currently have no bond.