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Jessie Houston

Case from Gallion, AL dated Oct 24, 2016

Victim Details

Jessie Houston

Male

Gallion

AL

2016-10-24

49

Jessie

Houston

Yes

06/23/2026

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In the small community of Gallion, Alabama, the life of Jessie Houston, a 49-year-old man, was tragically cut short on October 24, 2016. On that autumn day, Houston became the victim of a fatal act of gun violence that stemmed from a home invasion.

Initial investigations into the incident led to the identification of a suspect, William Scruggs. In the immediate aftermath of the event, Scruggs was apprehended and subsequently faced serious legal consequences. The charges against him were u ...
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  • Suspect facing numerous charges in fatal shooting
  • MCSO: Suspect charged in Gallion shooting - The Demopolis Times
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    Does anyone have more info on how Scruggs was identified so quickly as a person of interest? It seem... ...Read More
    08/06/2023
    Has anyone else been following the Jessie Houston case? While it's reassuring to see that the variou... ...Read More
    06/05/2023
    One thing that's been nagging me about Jessie Houston's case is the timing of the events. Her son co... ...Read More
    03/21/2023
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