Wilcox County Deputy Killed, Another Wounded In Shootout

MONTGOMERY, AL —The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says retired Wilcox County Sheriff's Deputy Madison “Skip” Nicholson was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday evening, in addition to another deputy being injured as they responded to a domestic dispute.

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Authorities said a suspect was also killed during the shooting and the injured deputy is reportedly expected to recover from his injuries, according to ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor.

"We understand this has been a devastating time for all of our fellow officers in Wilcox County, who also suffered from the unexpected loss of Camden Police Chief Lorenza “Tyrone” Dale, earlier this year," Taylor said. "As we continue to mourn alongside the law enforcement community, we also pray for the speedy and full recovery of the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy, who was also injured during the course of the incident and fortunately, is reported to be doing well."

Wilcox County District Attorney Michael Jackson told the Associated Press that the deputies responded to a call at a house in Yellow Bluff, which is approximately 10 miles away from Camden, sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Jackson then said while at the scene, a woman ran out of the home and a man followed her out with a gun. Shooting then broke out, with Nicholson fatally injured and another deputy struck in the arm.

The suspect, Billy Bizzell, was also killed during the shooting.

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