In a quiet home on Quarry Lane in Athens, Alabama, a domestic dispute between a father and son escalated to a fatal conclusion on a Sunday evening in August of 2019. The life of Alfred Dewayne Adams, a 45-year-old male, was cut short after he was shot by his own father.
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from 70-year-old James 'Buddy' Adams, who informed them that he had shot his son.
The incident occurred within the residence where both men lived with James's wife, who was Alfred's mother. Investigators learned that an argument had broken out between the father and son.
According to James Adams's account to law enforcement, the argument led to him retreating to his bedroom and closing the door. He stated that his son, Alfred, then opened the door and entered the room, at which point James shot him, claiming he did so because he believed his son was about to attack him.
The mother, who witnessed the tragic event, was questioned by deputies, along with other family members and neighbors, as investigators worked to piece together the circumstances leading up to the shooting. While the authorities were looking into the possibility of self-defense, the investigation remained ongoing. At the time of the initial reports, no arrests had been made, and it was anticipated that the case would be presented to a grand jury for further review.
