Selma, Alabama – A tragic series of events unfolded on Monday morning, leaving the Selma community in shock and mourning. Raymond Averett, a 39-year-old resident of Faunsdale, Alabama, reportedly shot his girlfriend before taking his own life in a devastating incident that has gripped the region.
The Selma Police Department responded to a call around 7:30 a.m. on Dallas County Road 44, where they discovered a 36-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was rushed to Vaughan Regional Medical Center, where she is currently receiving treatment. Her condition remains critical as medical professionals work tirelessly to save her life.
Authorities quickly identified Raymond Averett as the suspect in the shooting. The situation escalated shortly afterward when the Perry County Sheriff’s Office received a call and responded to Ocmulgee Church Road, just across the Dallas County line. There, they found Averett with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones confirmed that Averett’s death was ruled a suicide, directly connected to the earlier shooting.
The motive behind this tragic incident remains unclear. However, authorities revealed that Averett had a criminal history and was recently released from jail. The investigation is ongoing as both the Selma Police Department and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office work to uncover the circumstances leading up to these tragic events.
Adding to the heartbreak, it was reported that Averett’s parents were present at the scene of his death. This incident underscores the severe consequences of domestic violence and its devastating impact on families and communities.
As the woman continues to fight for her life, the Selma community remains in shock, grappling with the tragedy that has left two lives in ruins and a family deeply grieving. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, hoping to bring clarity and justice to this heartbreaking situation.