Matthew Douglas Perrigin, 32, was killed on January 19, 2023, on Hill Drive in Quinton, Alabama, when an attempted vehicle robbery escalated into a triple shooting. Two other people were wounded; one suffered life-threatening injuries but was later reported stable, and the other was treated and released.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office identified two suspects quickly: 36-year-old Corey Ryan Mahaffey and his 16-year-old son, Kaison Ryan Mahaffey. Witnesses at the scene helped lead investigators to them. Kaison was arrested in the Empire community and Corey was taken into custody in Hartselle after hours of negotiation. Both face capital murder charges related to a robbery, capital murder for aiding and abetting, and two counts of first-degree assault; each charge carries a $1 million cash bond. Kaison was also wanted on attempted murder charges in Blount County for a separate shooting weeks earlier and is to be charged as an adult.

Perrigin was remembered by his community as a father, son, and brother working to rebuild his life; a candlelight vigil and balloon release were held at Dora High School. If anyone has information about Perrigin or the events on Hill Drive, please come forward.