Reggie Coverson Obituary – The 51-year-old man was found dead on the scene after a shooting incident in Tuscaloosa County. A 911 call was made around 3:14 a.m. reporting the incident on Stardust Drive. Two men were shot, with one being a 23-year-old resident who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. The deceased man was identified as 53-year-old Reggie Coverson.
A 36-year-old man at the scene claimed to have shot Coverson and was taken in for questioning by investigators. The police interviewed multiple witnesses and determined that the shooting was a result of a verbal dispute. Coverson was found to be the aggressor and was shot in self-defense.
Evidence suggests that Coverson shot the 23-year-old before being shot by the 36-year-old. The injured man is in stable condition and has not been named by the police. No charges have been filed yet, and the case will be reviewed by the Tuscaloosa County Grand Jury.