Velma Edwards Nix Arrested, Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Andre Griffin
WILMER, Ala. — A woman from Wilmer has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting that claimed the life of 58-year-old Andre Griffin late Tuesday night.
According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), deputies were called to a residence in the 14000 block of Mort Road at approximately 10:51 p.m. on June 10. Upon arrival, they discovered Griffin inside the home with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say 61-year-old Velma Edwards Nix, who shared the home with Griffin, admitted to the shooting. Nix reportedly told investigators that Griffin had tried to choke her during a confrontation. In response, she said she grabbed a shotgun and fired at him.
After the shooting, Nix ran to a neighbor’s house and called 911.
She was taken into custody shortly afterward and booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail. Nix has been formally charged with murder and is currently awaiting a bond hearing scheduled for Friday.
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional details have not yet been released.
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