Christopher Keunta Hatcher, 24, was fatally wounded inside a vehicle in a rear parking lot off Jefferson Street in Huntsville on Monday, May 12, 2025. Officers found a red sedan just after 12:30 p.m.; Hatcher had a single gunshot wound and was taken to Huntsville Hospital in critical condition, where he later died. An adult female and two juveniles were in the car at the time of the shooting.

Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Unit investigators recovered a firearm at the scene and questioned the occupants. Their review of evidence and interviews led them to conclude the discharge was accidental and that one of the juveniles handling the gun fired the shot. Police announced no charges would be filed in connection with Hatcher’s death.

This was ruled a tragic accident; anyone who knew Christopher or who has information about the circumstances that day is asked to come forward.