90-Year-Old Alabama Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Shooting of Wife, 85
A quiet Alabama community is grappling with shock and sorrow following a deadly domestic shooting that has left one woman dead and her husband behind bars.
According to authorities, Enterprise police officers were dispatched just before noon on Monday to a reported shooting in the 100 block of County Road 724. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered 85-year-old Charlotte Wolf suffering from fatal gunshot injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that Otto Wolf, 90, was taken into custody without incident and has since been charged with murder in connection with his wife’s death. The Coffee County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the victim and the suspect were husband and wife.
Otto Wolf is currently being held at the Coffee County Jail, where he remains in custody as the legal process moves forward. At this time, investigators have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting, the type of weapon involved, or whether there were any prior calls for service at the residence.
The tragedy has raised deep concern and sadness within the community, particularly given the advanced ages of both individuals involved. Neighbors and residents have expressed disbelief as they come to terms with the loss of a long life and marriage that ended in violence.
Law enforcement officials say the investigation remains ongoing, but no additional information is being released at this time. Authorities have not indicated when Otto Wolf is expected to make his initial court appearance.
As the case unfolds, the community is left mourning the loss of Charlotte Wolf while seeking answers to how such a devastating incident could occur. Police have asked for patience and respect for the family as they continue their investigation into this tragic and deeply unsettling case.
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