Victim in Priceville shootout identified

Michael Wetzel, The Decatur Daily, Ala.
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Jan. 25—A 48-year-old Priceville man was identified today as the victim slain in a shootout with Priceville police on Monday afternoon, according to the coroner's office.

Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said Bradley Ellison of 170 Emory Drive, the scene of the shooting, died at the Decatur Morgan Hospital from a gunshot injury he suffered in the incident.

Chubb said Ellison was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m. and the body was sent to the state forensics office in Huntsville for an autopsy.

Also injured in the incident was police Chief Rick Williams. He announced on social media Monday night he is in "good" condition.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is leading the investigation.

— mike.wetzel@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2442. Twitter @DD_Wetzel.