On the morning of July 4, 2024, 35-year-old Tyler Golden was found fatally shot at a residence on Self Street in Altoona, Alabama. Etowah County deputies responded shortly after 1:00 a.m. and discovered Golden at the scene.

A man and a woman were taken into custody that night. The subsequent investigation produced an arrest: a 38-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with Golden’s death. Authorities have not released a motive or described the relationship between Golden and the people detained. The woman who was detained has not been identified publicly and it is not known whether she will face charges.

The investigation into the circumstances of Tyler Golden’s death remains ongoing. If anyone has information about activity on Self Street in Altoona in the early hours of July 4, please come forward to local law enforcement.