From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm, a call
came into Henagar Police Department, stating a female subject had been shot at
131 Kelly Drive in Henagar. Henagar PD and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
responded to the scene and located the female that had been shot.
After arriving, officers and deputies quickly got medical aid to the female and she
was transported to Erlanger Medical Center. The info obtained by Law
Enforcement, was the subject had fled into a nearby wooded area. A perimeter
was quickly established and roadways was blocked off to secure the safety of
others and the community. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Special Response
Team was activated and a short time later the subject was located in the wooded
area and taken into custody.
Joseph Earl Cobb (62 of Henagar) was arrested and charged with Assault 1 st and
Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling. The investigation is ongoing and more
charges are expected.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “It’s unfortunate
something like this has happened in a small town like Henagar. We ask you to
keep the families and this lady in your prayers as she recovers. We appreciate the
response by all surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies. The public will never
know how these situations have to handled to ensure their safety, as simple as
blocking roads and visiting homes to ensure they lock their doors and stay vigilant
during these operations we are conducting. Everyone plays an extremely
important role and this proved just how important it is apprehending someone
and working together to do so all while keeping others safe.”
“Huge Thanks to Chief Randall Smith, Henagar PD Officers, Ider PD, DeKalb EMA,
Henagar Fire Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team
Unit and ALL others who assisted and offered to assist.”.
“When you have something like this take place it’s amazing at the response you
have from ALL emergency personnel in DeKalb County, that’s a definition of TRUE
PUBLIC SERVICE!”
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.
