On Thursday, June 13, 2019, 26-year-old Brandyn Lloyd Paonessa was found in the front yard of a Phenix City, Alabama, residence with a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan.

Authorities arrested and charged his wife, 27-year-old Brittnay Ryals Paonessa, in connection with the shooting. Investigators recovered a shotgun from the home that they believe was the weapon used. Three days before the killing, Brandyn had obtained an emergency protection from abuse order, alleging his wife had been stalking the family and describing her mental state as unstable. The couple married in 2013 and had three children together; Brittnay also had a child from a previous relationship. Brandyn had a prior domestic violence charge from the year before.

If anyone knew the Paonessas or has information about the days leading up to June 13, 2019, please share what you know.