By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle
BRUNDIDGE, Ala. — A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after a man was found shot to death inside a Brundidge residence early Tuesday morning.
Dewayne Alvin Dunford was taken into custody and charged with one count of murder, according to Brundidge police.
Brundidge Police Chief Ulane Jamison said officers were dispatched to a residence at approximately 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, following a report of a person who had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found a man deceased inside the home.
Police had previously identified Dunford as a person sought in connection with the shooting and warned that he was considered armed and dangerous. Investigators also said he may have left the area in a black vehicle with a white woman.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, including what led to the fatal encounter.
The Brundidge Police Department is investigating with assistance from the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Pike County District Attorney’s Office, and Pike County Coroner’s Office.
Additional information about the victim and the circumstances of the shooting is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Brundidge Police Department at 334-735-3333.
Dunford is accused of murder. The charge is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
