A domestic dispute in the early hours of December 19, 2018, on Buddy Williamson Road in New Market, Alabama, ended with Thomas Murphree shot and later dying of his injuries. Murphree, 49, made a 911 call around 3:00 AM reporting he had been shot by a woman. Deputies found him with gunshot wounds to his wrist and upper torso; he was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital but died later that day.

A woman identified as Elyssa Nelson also called 911 from a neighbor’s house. Investigators believe a physical altercation between Murphree and Nelson, who were in a domestic relationship, led to the shooting. Nelson was taken to the Criminal Investigation Division for questioning and was later released. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said findings would be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for grand jury consideration.

If anyone heard or saw activity on Buddy Williamson Road that night or knew Thomas or Elyssa, please share what might help clarify what happened.