Adam Scott Jordan, a 37-year-old man from Arab, Alabama, was fatally shot on January 12, 2014, in the Hopewell community of Blount County. He was hunting with two other individuals when a firearm discharged just before dark, the projectile striking and killing him. The Blount County Coroner identified Jordan at the scene and the sheriff’s office opened an investigation.

Sheriff Loyd Arrington said the shooting was believed to be accidental but that a full investigation was required to establish the circumstances. The type of firearm, the mechanics of the shooting, whether any charges were filed, and the identities of the two other hunters have not been publicly disclosed. The incident left a community grieving.

If anyone was hunting in the Hopewell area that evening or has information about what happened, please come forward.