Walker County Man Charged With Murder After Woman Killed In Argo

ARGO, AL — A Walker County man is behind bars charged with murder and third degree domestic violence after a woman was shot and killed Friday morning in the Argo community.

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The Walker County Sheriff's Office over the weekend said Argo resident Lawrence Rayburn Mitchell, 69, has been formally charged in the death of Chasada Nicole Frost, 41.

Frost was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound, investigators said.

Additionally, the Walker County Sheriff's Office said the domestic violence charge against Mitchell comes from the reckless endangerment of another female at the scene.

Mitchell was booked into the Walker County Jail, without bond and he is scheduled for a bond hearing Monday before the court.

Those with any information in this case are asked to contact the Walker County Sheriff's Office at (205) 302-6464.

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