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Northern Kentucky police sergeant dies after shift
Police, fire and courtsA Northern Kentucky police sergeant and SWAT team member died after completing a work shift.
Bath County Kentucky DeskNov 11, 2026
Police in Tuscaloosa said Aug. 28, 2026, that a teenage girl’s ex-boyfriend had been charged with capital murder after she was fatally shot outside a club.
The former boyfriend turned himself in, police said. His name, the girl’s name and the club’s name were not stated.
The charge
Capital murder is the charge filed against the former boyfriend. A criminal charge is an accusation; it is not a finding of guilt.
The case will proceed through the court system, where prosecutors must establish the charge and the accused person may respond through an attorney.
What happened
The shooting occurred outside a club in Tuscaloosa. The teenage victim died after being shot, and police identified her ex-boyfriend as the person charged in the case.
Next steps
The court process may include an initial appearance, consideration of legal representation and future hearings. Court filings will establish the formal case record, including the exact allegations and the schedule for proceedings.
