SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday at Sawyer’s Trailer Park off Lee Road 246 in Smiths Station, where a shooting resulted in a fatality, as confirmed by Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported that upon responding to the gunfire, deputies discovered a 34-year-old male victim, Anthony Levi Hodge, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, Hodge, a resident of Smiths Station, was declared dead at 7:35 p.m. CT at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, according to Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton.

Following standard procedure, Hodge’s remains will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for a detailed autopsy, overseen by the Lee County Coroner’s Office.

In a related development, authorities identified a secondary scene near Terry’s Grocery shortly after the shooting. A significant police presence surrounded a white pickup truck parked at the store, leading to the peaceful apprehension of a person of interest.

Police investigators currently believe the two locations are linked, assuring the public that there is no ongoing danger. Individuals with any relevant information are encouraged to reach out to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 334-749-5651.