Jerry Ray DeLee, 67, was killed by a gunshot to his upper torso on November 17, 2018, in Sylacauga, Alabama. Police were called for reports of gunfire shortly after 4:00 p.m. in the 200 block of South Wetumpka Avenue and found DeLee, who lived on South Main Avenue, dead at the scene.

Officers detained a person of interest near the scene and held that individual on several unrelated charges while the Sylacauga Police Department continued its investigation. DeLee’s obituary states he was killed while trying to be a good samaritan and help a neighbor.

If anyone saw activity in the 200 block of South Wetumpka Avenue that afternoon or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.