Joel Nathan Murphree, 37, was shot dead outside a mobile home on South Street in Morris, Alabama, on the evening of March 12, 2018. Officers from the Morris Police Department responded to reports of a shooting and domestic disturbance around 6 p.m.; Murphree was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical responders’ efforts.

Investigators from Morris PD, assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, described the incident as arising from a domestic dispute involving Murphree and another individual at the residence where his estranged wife lived. Police identified a shooter, but no name was released immediately. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office took over the investigation and planned to present the matter to a grand jury to decide whether the shooting was justified or should result in charges. No information indicates any arrest or charges had been filed.

If anyone knew Joel, was at the mobile home that evening, or has information about the confrontation, please share what is known.