Category: Huntsville Police
HPD arrests 2 following Aug. 2 Jordan Lane shootings
August 12, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has arrested Terryon Ellis Dewayne Gatewood, 20, and Daquavion DeShawn Malone, 21, both of Huntsville, in connection with the first of two shootings that occurred Sunday, Aug. 2 near Jordan Lane and Mastin Lake Road. Gatewood and Malone are each charged with reckless murder in the death of Vontrelle Moore. Based on evidence collected during the investigation, HPD established two separate shootings occurred that morning. The first shooting [more]
Read MoreCity leaders reaffirm commitment to public safety following recent shootings
August 7, 2026
Following several recent shooting incidents, City leaders expressed support for victims and their families while emphatically reaffirming the City’s commitment to public safety, accountability and violence prevention. District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins said the recent violence has deeply affected the community and urged residents to work together to prevent further tragedies. “Huntsville, we are better than this,” Watkins said. “Every resident deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and these incidents [more]
Read MoreOne dead, four injured in Jordan Lane shooting
August 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred Sunday, Aug. 2, leaving one person dead and four others injured. At approximately 2:30 a.m., HPD officers responded to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Jordan Lane and Mastin Lake Road. When officers arrived in the 2800 block of Jordan Lane, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately provided lifesaving aid before both [more]
Read MoreZero in the Zone returns as HPD ramps up school zone enforcement
July 30, 2026
As students head back to the classroom, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is once again launching Zero in the Zone, a month-long traffic safety campaign focused on protecting students and safety patrol aides while reducing dangerous driving behaviors in school zones. The initiative runs Aug. 5-31 and will place additional HPD patrol officers and safety patrol aides in and around school zones during peak arrival and dismissal times. Officers will enforce [more]
Read MoreHPD concludes Torok Circle fatal shooting investigation
July 28, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has concluded its investigation into a fatal shooting in the 6200 block of Torok Circle. On Monday, July 27, around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting and found Patrick Erin Blood, 29, of Huntsville, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, Blood died from his injuries. The man who fired the gun remained at the scene and was detained while HPD’s Major Crimes Unit investigated the [more]
Read MoreHPD continues partnership with HIDTA to strengthen regional drug enforcement
July 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will continue its partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) approved by the Huntsville City Council. The annual agreement allows HPD to continue participating in the federally funded HIDTA Program, which provides grant funding for investigative overtime, specialized equipment, training, travel and other operational expenses that support [more]
Read MoreHPD investigating double fatal shooting on Blake Bottom Road
July 20, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating a shooting that left two men dead early Sunday morning. On Sunday, July 19, just before 1 a.m., HPD officers responded to a shooting at a business in the 600 block of Blake Bottom Road. When officers arrived, they found Devonte Marnez Vance, 26, of Huntsville, and Austin Taylor Morris, 33, of Toney, suffering from gunshot wounds. Vance was pronounced dead at the scene. Morris was transported [more]
Read MoreMexico-to-Huntsville drug trafficking operation dismantled; more than 28 pounds of cocaine seized
July 16, 2026
A major drug trafficking organization transporting cocaine directly from Mexico into the Huntsville and Madison County area has been dismantled following a joint operation by the North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) and Region F of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF). During the operation, agents seized more than 28 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,275,300. On Thursday, July 9, following a lengthy investigation, agents conducted a [more]
Read MoreHuntsville man charged with manslaughter in death of 11-year-old
July 16, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged a Huntsville man in connection with the overdose death of an 11-year-old child. On Wednesday, July 15, around 1 p.m., HPD officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at a residence in the 100 block of High Green Drive. Officers and medical personnel located the child inside the home showing signs of an overdose. Despite life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene HPD’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began its investigation. Christopher Todd Wilson, 38, of [more]
Read MoreDiscover how HPD serves the community through the Citizens Police Academy
July 10, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy, an opportunity for community members to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the department serves Huntsville every day. The nine-week program gives participants an inside perspective on the people, training and teamwork behind modern policing. Through classroom discussions, demonstrations and hands-on activities, those in the academy will learn about the department’s specialized units, daily operations and [more]
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