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Father of Slain Rocket Engineer Breaks Silence, Urges Public to Help Solve Son’s Unsolved Murder in Huntsville

Huntsville, Ala. — A somber milestone was observed last Saturday in Huntsville, as a local family marked the second anniversary of the tragic death of Andrew Gilliam, a 27-year-old rocket engineer. In the early hours of Jan. 4, 2023, Gilliam was fatally shot while sleeping in his apartment, a case that remains unsolved to this day. Gilliam, who had accomplished his childhood dream of working in the aerospace industry, was an engineer involved in notable …

Deadly Shooting on Lakeview Drive: Huntsville Police Probe Early Morning Incident

Huntsville, Alabama – A fatal shooting early Sunday morning in Huntsville left one man dead, sparking a police investigation into the circumstances that led to the violence. Authorities were called to the scene on the 3800 block of Lakeview Drive around 5 a.m. after reports of gunfire in the residential area. Upon arriving, Huntsville Police discovered the victim with a gunshot wound. Despite emergency efforts, the individual was pronounced dead at the location. The identity …

Provincial Watchdog Probes Tragic Triple Death Following Armed Standoff in Huntsville

Huntsville, Canada – Authorities in Ontario have launched an investigation following a tragic incident where a 52-year-old man is believed to have killed two women before ending his own life. The grim discovery was made at a residence on Highview Drive in Huntsville after the man reportedly alerted police about the violence. According to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the agency charged with overseeing police conduct in the province, the situation began to unfold late …

Shooting on Healthland Drive: Huntsville Woman Injured, Suspect Found Dead

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A woman was injured in a shooting incident on Healthland Drive Saturday night. Huntsville Police responded to reports of gunfire around 10 p.m. and found the victim at 1010 Healthland Drive. She was rushed to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Following their investigation, authorities located the suspect’s vehicle. Police attempted to approach the driver near Memorial Parkway and University Drive, but the individual tried to escape. A …

Huntsville Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Police Officer in Sting Operation

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A man who was found guilty of the murder of a Huntsville police officer has been sentenced to death. LaJeromeny Brown was convicted of shooting and killing Huntsville STAC Agent Bill Clardy III during a sting operation in December 2019. The initial death sentence was given by a split jury of 10-2, with Brown’s defense team arguing that it was unconstitutional to be sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury and instead …