Crime & Safety
Capital Murder Charges Filed In Death Of Trussville Child
The shooting death of 11-year-old Troy Ellis of Trussville has prompted a capital murder charge against Joshua Stewart Burks of Mobile.
TRUSSVILLE, AL — Capital murder charges have been filed against Joshua Stewart Burks of Mobile in connection to the shooting death of 11-year-old Troy Ellis of Trussville. The shooting occurred May 1, and Burks was initially charged with manslaughter in the incident.
Troy was killed during a turkey hunting excursion with his father, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred near Cedar Mountain Road.
A review of evidence in the case resulted in the reckless manslaughter charges being upgraded to capital murder.
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Burks was booked into the Jefferson County Jail Friday on the new charge and was released on a $60,000 bond the same day.
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