Man found shot and killed in roadway at the Verandas Apartments, Valley police say
Valley detectives are investigating a late Wednesday night homicide that left a male dead.
the Valley Police were called to the Verandas Apartments about a shooting on May 31st, 2023 at approximately 9:37 PM. In front of Building 5 police found a Hispanic male, identified as 27-year-old Ericsson Sandoval, laying in the roadway. He had been shot multiple times and was deceased.
“The preliminary investigation revealed the victim, a native of Venezuela, entered the United States on July 5th, 2022,” Police Chief Mike Reynolds said. “It is not known how long he has been in the Valley area.” His body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s office in Montgomery for an autopsy.
“At this time the motive or shooter has not been identified,” Chief Reynolds added. Lanett, West Point, and Opelika police departments, along with Chambers and Lee County sheriff’s offices, as well as East Alabama Fire and EMS assisted in the case.
If you have any information on this homicide please call the Valley Police at 334-756-5200 or the Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP, 833-AL-1-STOP.
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