Posted on 04/27/2009 4:25:59 AM PDT by marktwain
Morgan and Limestone County officials continue to investigate a weekend shooting in Morgan County.
It happened at 8:45 Saturday night on Garrett Road in Priceville.
According to the Limestone County Sheriff's Department, Tim Garth of Belle Mina shot brothers Ricky and Sam Brown.
Ricky brown was taken to Huntsville Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His brother Sam was shot in the leg.
Authorities say the two brothers initially assaulted Garth at his home.
Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely says the case has not been ruled as a murder yet, and there may be indication the incident was self-defense.
No charges are filed yet.
Authorities also say this isn't the first fight between the three.
About nine years ago, Ricky Brown was accused of shooting the suspect and his sister.
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