Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: One Dead After Shooting In Fairfield

Press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office:

Joni Money

June 17, 2021

Shortly after 11:00 PM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Jefferson County Deputies were dispatched to a location near the intersection of Gary Avenue and 49th Street in Fairfield to investigate a person who had been shot.  They arrived at the scene to find a 27 year old male lying in the roadway.  He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives do not have anyone in custody at this time and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this shooting.  If you have any information regarding this event, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.  You may also provide an anonymous tip online at www.Jeffcosheriffal.com.

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