Huntsville man faces capital murder charge after allegedly killing teen during robbery

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Officers with the Huntsville Police Department have arrested a 25-year-old for allegedly murdering a 15-year-old on Sunday night during a “drug-related robbery.”

Officers responded to a shooting into a vehicle at around 9 p.m. on Sunday near Wharton Road and Kennwood Drive.

During their investigation, officers learned that the shooting happened in the area of Colfax and Deerfield Roads. The vehicle that the victim was in was driven to Wharton Road, where they contacted the police.

Deiondre Gilmore, 25 allegedly shot into a vehicle during a robbery. The 15-year-old, who was in the passenger seat, died from his injuries.

Gilmore is charged with capital murder and is currently in the Madison County Jail where he is being held without bond.

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