AL Man Shot in Dispute over James Brown's Height

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Man shot in argument over James Brown's height
Two Atmore men exchanged gunfire Monday, injuring one of them when the friends got into an argument about how tall the recently deceased soul singer James Brown was, police said.

Officers said David James Brooks Jr. walked into the police station Monday, saying he had been shot. Paramedics rushed to the office and took Brooks to a local hospital. Minutes later, Dan Gulley Jr. walked into the police station, saying that he had shot Brooks.

Information on Brooks' condition was not immediately available today.

- Connie Baggett

For a full report, see Wednesday's Press-Register
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