Montgomery County

Judge Seriously Injured in Incident with Convict Son

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A prominent Alabama judge, Johnny Hardwick, was seriously injured on Saturday when his son, Khalfani Hardwick, allegedly shot him during a domestic dispute, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred in the judge’s Montgomery home shortly after 1 p.m., as reported by the county sheriff’s office. The circumstances that led to the violent confrontation remain unclear. However, authorities quickly identified Khalfani Hardwick, a man with a criminal past, as the suspected shooter. Khalfani had …

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8-year-old helps police arrest killer

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Last month, court records show that Stephen Watts has been charged with first-degree and third-degree murder, as well as two counts each of theft by unlawful taking and unauthorized accessing of a device issued to another in connection to the death of Jennifer Brown.According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, the investigation began when Watts reported Brown missing on January 4. Watts told police that Brown’s 8-year-old son had been staying at his house …

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