Fatal Shooting in Elba: Victim and Arrested Suspects Identified

ELBA, Ala. – The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has announced the identification of the victim and suspects involved in a tragic overnight shooting in Elba.

According to Sheriff Scott Byrd, the victim has been identified as 24-year-old Ethan Christopher Hill from Elba. The incident took place in the 1400 block of Jones Street. Upon arrival at the scene, emergency responders discovered Hill with multiple gunshot wounds. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at approximately 11:05 p.m.

Following the shooting, local law enforcement initiated a search for three suspects. The City of Elba confirmed the successful apprehension of all three individuals at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday. Two of the arrested suspects have been identified as 31-year-old Freddie Junior Mcgee Jr. from Enterprise and 52-year-old Alena Michelle McGhee from Elba.

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Both identified suspects are now facing charges of murder. Sheriff Byrd mentioned that the third suspect is a 17-year-old juvenile; therefore, no further details regarding them will be disclosed at this time.

Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham has stated that Hill’s body has been transported to the Montgomery Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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