Cornelius Darnell Witherspoon

Death by Force

On April 18, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Cottondale, Alabama, resulting in the death of 39-year-old African American male, Cornelius Darnell Witherspoon. The fatal shooting occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 3 a.m., in the 5400 block of 19th Street East. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Cornelius Darnell Witherspoon deceased inside his vehicle. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit took over the investigation, working to piece together the circumsta ...Read More

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