DEKALB CO., Ala. ( WAFF The DeKalb County Coroner has recognized the man who was shot and died on Thursday evening.
Coroner Tom Wilson states that 39-year-old Marcus Adam Battles was shot in Mentone.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reports that dispatch received a call about a car crash involving a house along Highway 117.
The person who called mentioned that the individual within the vehicle, named Battles, had been shot.
Mentone Police, DeKalb County deputies, DeKalb Abumbulance Services and Mentone Fire and Rescue responded to the scene.
The first responders provided assistance, however, he succumbed to his wounds at the location.
The prompt investigation following the shooting led to the closure of the road stretching from Hwy. 117 and County Road 641 all the way to the Georgia state border for several hours.
At this time, the moments leading up to the shooting are unknown.
Battles' clan has established a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Authorities determined his demise was due to homicide. The case remains under active investigation.
We will provide you with additional details as they become accessible through WAFF.
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