In the quiet city of Decatur, Alabama, a tragic event unfolded on Sunday, November 27, 2022, that cut short the life of 29-year-old Codey Ray Schepp. A male resident of Decatur, Schepp was found deceased in what authorities would later describe as a double homicide. The incident also claimed the life of 42-year-old Quinton Lamon Owens.
The grim discovery was made at the Wheeler Estate Apartments, where both men were found with fatal gunshot wounds.
The Decatur Police Department was called to the scene, and the event was quickly classified as a homicide, launching an investigation into the circumstances that led to the two men's untimely deaths.
In the days that followed, family and friends mourned the loss of Schepp, remembering him as a cherished individual. His funeral was held on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Parkway Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Milligan-Hill Cemetery. He was survived by his father, grandfather, grandmother, and three brothers.
Despite the initial investigation and the public identification of the victims, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case has not been made available in online sources. The investigation into the double homicide of Codey Ray Schepp and Quinton Lamon Owens remains without a publicly reported resolution. There have been no updates provided by law enforcement regarding any persons of interest, arrests made, or charges filed in connection with the shooting. The motive behind the tragic event also remains undisclosed to the public, leaving a community to grapple with the unanswered questions surrounding the loss of two of its members.
