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Woman Charged With Attempted Murder in University of Alabama Arboretum Shooting

Investigators call the shooting domestic, with no ties to the university.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the suspect as Jone Vshal Bates, 41, and booked her into the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond on an attempted murder charge.
  • The victim, a man shot around 1 p.m. Monday at the UA Arboretum, remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and may not recover.
  • Investigators determined the case is domestic in nature, and they say the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
  • The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation, with Tuscaloosa Police and University of Alabama Police assisting at the scene.
  • University officials said neither person is affiliated with UA and reported no ongoing threat to the campus community, with charges subject to upgrade if the victim dies.