04-07-2025
Man charged with capital murder in shooting of Hartselle woman
Jul. 3—A Falkville man was charged with capital murder after he fatally shot a Hartselle woman Thursday morning, according to Hartselle police.
At about 9 a.m., Hartselle police responded to a report of a male subject armed with a firearm at a residence on Stage Road.
"While officers were en route, dispatchers received information indicating an argument was occurring at the residence, followed by the sound of gunshots," police said.
Upon arrival, officers located Wyatt Braxton Young, 25, in the front yard. He was unarmed and cooperated with law enforcement, police said.
The victim, identified as Nancy Deanne Sandlin Fox, 59, of Hartselle, was found dead at the scene.
Young was charged with capital murder and is being held in the Morgan County Jail without bond.
— eric@ or 256-340-2435
