HPD makes arrest in connection to deadly shooting

Published on October 17, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Jordan Latrell Smith, 21, of Huntsville was booked into the Madison County Jail on Wednesday, Oct. 16 around 2:00 p.m.

The shooting occurred at a gas station at 3310 Meridian St. at about 9:50 p.m. Damien Obrien Manning, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and more arrests are expected.

Those with information about this incident are asked to contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256 427-7247. To provide an anonymous tip, call 256-532-7463 or submit a tip to Huntsville Area Crimestoppers at 53-CRIME.