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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Decatur shooting investigation
2. Critical condition victim update
Decatur Police are investigating a shooting incident involving a male juvenile who is currently in critical condition. Four individuals have been charged in connection with the incident, which also led to the recovery of stolen items. The shooting took place on 7th Avenue Southeast, and a 14-year-old suspect has been identified. Stolen guns were found at a residence in southwest Decatur, along with a stolen vehicle that was reported missing earlier. Kaleb Kirk and three juveniles are facing charges related to receiving stolen property. Kirk is currently held at the Morgan County Jail on a $7,500 bond. The other suspects have been taken to a juvenile detention facility.
1. Decatur shooting investigation update
2. Critical condition victim Decatur shooting
Decatur Shooting Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Items
In a recent turn of events in Decatur, Alabama, a male juvenile is fighting for his life in critical condition after a shooting incident. The Decatur Police Department (DPD) responded to a call at Decatur Morgan Hospital on Friday, May 3, after the victim arrived with a gunshot wound. The victim was quickly transferred to Huntsville Hospital for further treatment and remains in critical condition as of Sunday.
Details of the Incident
Upon investigation, detectives from DPD’s Criminal Investigation Division determined that the shooting took place in the 1100 block of 7th Avenue Southeast. A 14-year-old boy was identified as the suspect in the case, and further examination revealed that the vehicle the victim arrived in was reported stolen on February 3, 2024, from the 1800 block of Beltline Road Southwest.
Kaleb Kirk and three other juveniles were found in possession of the stolen vehicle, along with stolen guns that were linked to a burglary reported on April 30, 2024, at Bama Pawn. The police executed a search warrant at a home in southwest Decatur, where the stolen guns were recovered.
Charges and Arrests
Kaleb Kirk faces charges of first-degree receiving stolen property and second-degree receiving stolen property. He is currently being held at the Morgan County Jail on a $7,500 bond. The 14-year-old suspect has been charged with first-degree assault and first-degree receiving stolen property, while the other two juveniles have been charged with receiving stolen property.
All three teenagers have been taken to the Tennessee Valley Juvenile Detention Facility in Tuscumbia, Alabama, under the supervision of the Morgan County Juvenile Probation Office.
Conclusion
The Decatur shooting incident has not only left a young victim fighting for his life but has also led to the discovery and recovery of stolen items. The swift action of the Decatur Police Department in investigating the case and apprehending the suspects highlights their commitment to maintaining law and order in the community. As the investigation continues, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
