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IRONDALE Irondale Police have identified the suspect in the shooting death of a 21-year-old man at an apartment complex.
Allen Armer is charged with murder in the death of Dewarren Lovell Gibson.
Gibson, 21, was shot just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 4400 Hunter Ridge Way. He was found in the breezeway at the complex and taken to UAB Hospital where he died the next day.
Investigators said the victim told police that a man in all black clothing with a black ski mask tried to rob him of his cell phone. When he refused to hand it over, the man opened fire, striking him under his arm. After speaking to witnesses, detectives identified a person of interest and took him into custody for questioning.
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE Local law enforcement agencies are searching for a man wanted on several charges after leading Trussville Police on a chase.
On Monday, Feb. 8, an officer with the Trussville Police Department located a vehicle that was the subject of a BOLO (Be on the lookout) by Birmingham Police. The white Scion TC was headed south on Gadsden Highway, around 2 a.m., at a high rate of speed, according to a police report.
The officer attempted to make a traffic stop but the driver refused to pull over, running a red light near the Interstate 459 on-ramp. The officer said the vehicle crossed over into the median and went into a ditch, but turned around and continued onto the roadway. The officer said he had to swerve to avoid colliding with the Scion.
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
LEEDS The new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds is prepared to open on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 6 a.m. The store is full of products and full of smiling faces.
The mood inside Buc-ee’s is joyful and enthusiastic employees say they have been patiently waiting to open. Every wall is lined with something different. Candy, jerky, and home decor are available inside the store. There are also pet products and baby items for sale.
General Manager Michael Bui said the store is ready to serve the city of Leeds and the surrounding areas.
“We’re excited,” said Bui. “We’re happy to be a part of the community of Leeds, Birmingham, north Alabama. Leeds has been fantastic to us so we’re ready to open our doors and show northern Alabama what we have.”
57-year-old man dies 3 days after mobile home fire in Irondale
Updated Jan 01, 2021;
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Martin Moreno. He was 57.
The fire happened about 11 p.m. Monday in the 1600 block of Trailer Lane in Irondale. Authorities said Moreno was found outside of a mobile home and taken to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:34 p.m. Thursday.
The cause, origin and circumstances surrounding the fire are under investigation by the Irondale Fire Department and the Irondale Police Department.
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