One person arrested in Binford Drive shooting

Published on October 21, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged Dequerius Amar Clayborn, 27, of Huntsville with reckless murder and first-degree assault in connection to a shooting on Saturday, Oct. 19, on Binford Drive.

When officers arrived at 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Binford Dr., they found a female victim with a gunshot wound and Clayborn with a gun. The victim was quickly transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment and Clayborn was detained.

During the department’s preliminary investigation, it was believed that Clayborn mishandled his firearm and accidentally shot the female victim. HPD Investigators were able to speak with the victim on Monday, Oct. 21. They learned she was pregnant at the time of the shooting, which resulted in the death of her child. The victim is currently in stable condition at Huntsville Hospital.

Clayborn was booked into the Madison County Jail on Monday, Oct. 21.