Howell Booth Holland dies in fatal Tuscaloosa shooting
Fatal Tuscaloosa shooting death of Howell Booth Holland – Obituary
Authorities from the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Violent Crimes Unit have taken one individual into custody related to a shooting that took place near the Embassy Suites in downtown Tuscaloosa.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Saturday night.
Police responded to the scene and discovered a deceased male. Following the incident, the Violent Crimes Unit located and questioned a suspect along with several witnesses.
Investigations revealed that neither the victim nor the suspect were affiliated with the hotel. They were merely visitors to local bars and clubs, with their vehicles parked in the hotel’s lot.
It was determined that the suspect and the victim knew each other personally. Authorities suspect that the suspect, after a confrontation, used a firearm to fatally shoot the victim.
The victim has been named as 21-year-old Howell Booth Holland, while the suspect is identified as 18-year-old Jackson Luke Overton.
Overton faces a murder charge and is currently held in jail without bond.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Fatal Tuscaloosa shooting death of Howell Booth Holland – Obituary Authorities from the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Violent Crimes Unit have taken one individual into custody related to a shooting that took place near the Embassy Suites in downtown Tuscaloosa. The shooting occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Saturday night. Police responded to the scene…
Fatal Tuscaloosa shooting death of Howell Booth Holland – Obituary Authorities from the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Violent Crimes Unit have taken one individual into custody related to a shooting that took place near the Embassy Suites in downtown Tuscaloosa. The shooting occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Saturday night. Police responded to the scene…