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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Maurice White shooting
2. Athens officer-involved shooting Maurice White
In Athens, Alabama, Limestone County Coroner Mike West identified the suspect, 40-year-old Maurice White, who was shot and killed by police after threatening people with a gun. White fired his weapon and fled the scene, leading officers on a chase through a neighborhood on Songbird Drive. Despite attempts to disarm him, White pointed the gun at officers, resulting in his fatal shooting at 7:20 p.m. No officers were injured in the incident. The State Bureau of Investigations is overseeing the case, and there is ongoing police activity in the area. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. Subscribe to WAFF 48 news on YouTube for more updates.
1. Fatal shooting victim in Athens identified as Maurice White
2. Maurice White named as man fatally shot by officer in Athens incident
Police Shooting Incident in Athens, Limestone County
In a recent incident that took place in Athens, Limestone County, a tragic turn of events unfolded as 40-year-old Maurice White was shot and killed by police. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Incident
According to Limestone County Coroner Mike West, the police were called to a home in Athens after reports that White had threatened people with a gun. White allegedly fired a weapon before fleeing the scene, leading officers on a pursuit through a neighborhood on Songbird Drive.
As officers attempted to apprehend White, he continued to evade capture and refused to surrender his weapon. Despite multiple warnings from law enforcement, White fired his gun again and attempted to escape between two houses in the neighborhood.
In a desperate attempt to subdue the suspect, an officer deployed a Taser on White. However, in a shocking turn of events, White pointed his firearm at the officers while being hit with the Taser, prompting law enforcement to open fire. White was shot at approximately 7:20 p.m. and succumbed to his injuries at the scene despite life-saving measures.
Response from Authorities
Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell confirmed that no officers were injured during the altercation. The State Bureau of Investigations will be overseeing the investigation into the incident to ensure transparency and accountability.
In the aftermath of the shooting, there remains an active police presence in the area as the investigation continues. The community is urged to remain calm and vigilant as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
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(JD Barnett)
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