Opelika man arrested in January shooting on Waverly Parkway
Opelika Police responded to a report of gun shots in the 2100 Block of Waverly Parkway n January 31, 2023, at approximately 12:50 a.m.
Officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound when they arrived on scene. The victim was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA where he was treated for his injuries and later discharged.
“During the investigation, the victim was able to provide information which led to the identification of a possible suspect,” police said. Opelika detectives arrested 26-year-old Kendrick Derrill Walton from Opelika, AL, for attempted murder on February 2, 2023.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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