Alabama Man Accused Of Shooting His Cousin Dead Over A Facebook Post

An Alabama man faces a execution complaint aft allegedly shooting and sidesplitting his cousin pursuing an statement complete a Facebook post.

Robert Keith Barlow, 55, was recovered pinch a gunshot coiled to nan abdomen astatine a location successful Foley, astir 35 miles southeast of Mobile, Monday evening, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said.

Authorities detained nan victim’s cousin, 42-year-old Joseph Lee Smith, astatine nan scene. He was later charged pinch execution successful Barlow’s death.

“Some words were exchanged; yet a firearm was introduced, and Mr. Barlow sacrificed his life,” Captain Justin Correa told WKRG.

Witnesses told investigators that nan cousins were fighting complete a Facebook post. Authorities did not stock immoderate further specifications astir nan station aliases nan fight.

“Words tin wounded sometimes, but producing a firearm and shooting personification complete words is ne'er worthy it. This ne'er ends good for either party,” Correa said. “Now you person family that has mislaid a loved 1 and different family personnel is going to beryllium successful jailhouse for murder.”

Investigators said that nan statement escalated quickly and nary intoxicant was progressive successful nan dispute.

Deputies recovered Barlow suffering from a gunshot coiled connected nan beforehand section of his cousin’s home. The officers provided first assistance until paramedics arrived. Barlow was taken to Baldwin Health Medical Facility successful Foley, wherever he later died from his injuries, nan sheriff’s agency said.

Smith was taken to Baldwin County Corrections Center, wherever he remains successful custody. The sheriff’s agency said nan investigation remains active.