One man killed, another seriously injured in shooting on S Randolph Avenue in Eufaula
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A Saturday afternoon shooting in Eufaula has left one man dead and another seriously wounded.
The incident began Saturday afternoon when the first of many 911 calls reporting gunshots was made to the EPD Communications Division at 3:28pm.
Eufaula Rescue responded to the area of South Randolph Avenue and transported a victim of multiple gunshot wounds to Medical Center Barbour. A second gunshot victim arrived at Medical Center Barbour via personal vehicle.
Units from the Eufaula Police Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division and Administrative Division responded to multiple crime scenes and to the hospital.
The deceased victim was identified as 22-year-old Devonte Barnett. Barnett received multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and was pronounced dead at Medical Center Barbour.
The second gunshot victim was stabilized and airlifted for further evaluation and treatment. There is no word on their condition at this time.
The Criminal Investigations Division is conducting an intensive and ongoing investigation at this time. Anyone with any information that may contribute to the investigation is urged to call the Eufaula Police Department at 334-687-1200 or the Anonymous Tip Line at 334-687-7100.
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