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topicnews · October 16, 2024

Huntsville man charged with involuntary manslaughter in Meridian St. shooting

Huntsville man charged with involuntary manslaughter in Meridian St. shooting

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – A Huntsville man has been charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old on Meridian Street.

Officials with the Huntsville Police Department say 21-year-old Jordan Latrell Smith was booked into the Madison County Jail and charged with reckless homicide.

The shooting happened at a gas station shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday evening

Damien Obrien Manning, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say a second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. More arrests are expected.

If you have information that could be helpful to investigators, please contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256-427-7247.

If you would like to leave an anonymous tip, please call 256-532-7463 or submit a tip to Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers.

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