Jermaine Dashun Witherspoon dies in fatal Northport shooting
Fatal Northport shooting death of Jermaine Dashun Witherspoon
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Jermaine Dashun Witherspoon, a man in his early thirties, has died following a violent incident in Northport. The unfortunate event took place in the latter part of the day on Wednesday. Initial reports suggest Witherspoon was involved in a verbal disagreement with the accused individual before the fatal occurrence.
Investigators from the Tuscaloosa County law enforcement agency have released preliminary findings. According to statements from the assigned investigators, the suspect, identified as Joyce Reed, a woman in her mid-forties, was observed standing outside an automobile while Witherspoon was inside. The evidence points towards Reed being the one who discharged a firearm towards Witherspoon. Following the shooting, medical personnel were summoned and transported Witherspoon to a nearby healthcare facility, but his condition deteriorated, ultimately resulting in his death. The specific medical cause of death has not been officially confirmed but is believed to be related to the gunshot wounds.
Joyce Reed is currently being held at the local county detention facility. Her release is not anticipated in the near future as no bail has been set by the judicial system. Further investigation is underway by the authorities, who are attempting to establish the precise nature of the relationship that existed between Reed and Witherspoon prior to the incident.
