Michael Heath Stockberger was 39 when he died in Toney, Alabama, on January 7, 2019. Public reports at the time say his death resulted from what authorities suspected was an accidental shooting; the Madison County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation but released few specifics about the circumstances that led to the fatality.

Officials have not publicly announced any arrests or identified suspects in connection with Stockberger’s death, and no later public information has been presented to contradict the initial assessment that the shooting was accidental. Few details have been made available about who else may have been present or how the shooting occurred.

If anyone knew Michael Heath Stockberger, was present in Toney on January 7, 2019, or has information about this shooting, please share what can help clarify how he died.