Opelika police, fire on scene of large structure fire on Whitehall Drive
Opelika police officers and firefighters are on the scene of a large structure fire Saturday afternoon.
The large structure fire is taking place on Whitehall Drive.
Police have set up a perimeter while Opelika Fire works to extinguish the flames.
Please avoid this area while crews work.
Lee County Deputy Coroner Brad Whetstone confirms one person was found deceased in a shed in the back of the property. The person suffered a gunshot wound. Whetstone says it is a suicide-related death. No name was released.
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