Shooting in Russellville Leaves One Injured | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

A 62-year-old man was critically wounded in a Friday night shooting on Carroll Avenue in Russellville, but remained conscious and gave police a description of his attacker before being airlifted to the hospital. Authorities have charged 23-year-old Nyjel Betts with attempted murder and are actively investigating. Meanwhile, officers are also handling a separate officer-involved shooting at Mills Trailer Park — two major incidents unfolding at once. No public danger is currently believed to exist, but both cases remain active with more charges possible as evidence mounts. Police vow to keep…