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William Cody Vaughn

Case from Oneonta, AL dated Sep 14, 2023

Victim Details

William Cody Vaughn

Male

White / Caucasian

Oneonta

AL

2023-09-14

29

William

Cody Vaughn

Substantiated

06/21/2026

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William Cody Vaughn, a 29-year-old male from Blountsville, Alabama, died on September 14, 2023, following a shooting in the Highland Lake area of Blount County. The events leading to his death began when the Blount County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of attempted break-ins in the Sugar Land Lake vicinity, with Vaughn identified as the suspect.

Later that day, a woman checking her mail on County Road 29 reported feeling threatened by Vaughn's hurried approach. She retreated i ...
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  • Suspected burglar shot dead by Blount County homeowner - AL.com
  • Intruder shot during home invasion at Highland Lake in Blount Co.
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