JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – Authorities in Jefferson County have arrested a 35-year-old woman in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Dewain Word on September 10, 2023. According to Lt. Joni Money of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Daysha Nicole Bennett has been charged with murder in relation to the incident that took place on Dewey Heights Road.
Reports indicate that deputies responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Dewey Heights Road in Northeast Jefferson County around 3 p.m. on the day of the shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found the lifeless body of 51-year-old Anthony Dewain Word, who had succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted by an unidentified suspect who fled the scene.
Following a thorough investigation, detectives were able to identify Daysha Nicole Bennett as a suspect in the murder of Word. Bennett, described as an acquaintance of the victim, was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham on a charge of intentional murder. It has been noted that she is being held without bond.
The arrest of Bennett comes as a significant development in the case, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Anthony Dewain Word. Authorities continue to work diligently to gather evidence and ensure that justice is served in this heartbreaking incident. More details may emerge as the investigation progresses, providing a clearer picture of the events leading up to the shooting on Dewey Heights Road.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this violent incident, law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The impact of Word’s death has undoubtedly reverberated throughout the local area, prompting a collective effort to seek closure and accountability for the senseless act of violence that occurred on that fateful day.