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The Trussville Tribune TRUSSVILLE • PINSON • CLAY • CENTER POINT • ARGO • SPRINGVILLE • LEEDS • MOODY
April 8 - 14, 2020
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Alabama confirmed coronavirus cases top 2,000, official deaths move to 39 with 53 reported
Trussville teen shot and killed, another teen charged with capital murder
Leeds first responders getting permanent raise, police to get new vehicles
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
MONTGOMERY — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Alabama topped 2,000 on Tuesday, April 7. Confirmed deaths in the state from the virus were at 39.
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department identified the teen accused in the shooting death of another teen on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Stephen Chase Lafoy, 17, is charged with capital murder in the death of Trent Thomas Parkerson. Police Chief Eric Rush said the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. The incident occurred outside of a home in the 7600 block of Happy Hollow Road, which is north of Deerfoot Parkway. Detective Ben Short said the suspect called 911 and reported the shooting. Parkerson, 18, was pronounced dead on the scene. He was inside a locked vehicle that police said was still in gear. Detectives said Lafoy and Parkerson, who were friends, got into a physical altercation over a theft that had occurred. They believe Parkerson was attempting to leave when he was shot with a rifle. Lafoy was taken into cus-
LEEDS — The city of Leeds hopes changes for first responders will mean better employee retention and boosted morale across the police and fire departments.
See CORONAVIRUS, Page 3
Gardendale man charged in Wednesday hit-and-run crash that killed 5-year-old girl
Dustin Cody Martin. Courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department. See HIT AND RUN, Page 5
Police in Leeds limiting responses; city working to keep residents informed
Trussville Walmart parking lot littered with gloves, masks tody and police said he cooperated with detectives handling the investigation. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a $500,000 bond. Both teens were students at Hewitt-Trussville High School. They were also teammates on the varsity football team. Parkerson was a senior defensive end for the Hewitt-Trussville football
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
LEEDS — The city of Leeds is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic by trying to keep residents informed and safe. The city created a COVID-19 hub page on its website, for residents to access the latest information on the virus and on city operations.
BIRMINGHAM — Dozens of people showed up in their vehicles Thursday night, to gather in prayer for the patients and staff at St. Vincent’s East. The drivers turned on their emergency lights as they prayed with Faith Community Fellowship Executive Pastor Mike Ennis. As a strong show of support for medical staff, drivers honked their horns
Participants were asked to stay inside their cars and to follow the recommendation to stay 6-feet from one another. The prayer began at 7:14 p.m. in honor of 2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
City of Moody giving first responders hazardous duty pay
See MOODY PAY, Page 7
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ing for the families impacted by this tragedy. Our coaches have reached out to the other members of our team and are committed to working with them through the grieving process. We encourage the entire Trussville community to look for our ways to support the Parkerson family in any way possible.” See TEEN SHOT, Page 3
Disease Control and Prevention) said planning for community spread of COVID-19 is critical for maintaining healthcare services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandem-
public health authorities • Care for a limited number of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 as part of routine operations
Photo: Ron Burkett.
during the shift change at the hospital. Some people even stood up through their sunroof to wave at the men and women coming and going to work.
Video from photographer Ron Burkett can be viewed in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune.com The CDC (Centers for
ic. The CDC said all U.S. hospitals should be prepared for the possible arrival of patients with COVID-19. All hospitals should ensure their staff are trained, equipped and capable of practices needed to: • Prevent the spread of respiratory diseases including COVID-19 within the facility • Promptly identify and isolate patients with possible COVID-19 and inform the correct facility staff and
• Potentially care for a larger number of patients in the context of an escalating outbreak while maintaining adequate care for other patients • Monitor and manage any healthcare personnel that might be exposed to COVID-19 • Communicate effectively within the facility and plan for appropriate external communication related to COVID-19
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By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — It seems the use of masks and gloves to stop the spread of coronavirus is not always as responsible as it may seem on the surface. In fact, the surface of the parking lot at Walmart in Trussville is proof of that. See LITTER, Page 7
Trussville family honors loved one with drivethru celebration of life By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville family honored their loved one with a drive-thru funeral on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Emory “Booty” Peoples, 86, passed away on Monday, March 30. Due to the coronavirus pandemic. See FUNERAL, Page 6
Photo: Ron Burkett.
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
MOODY — The city of Moody approved hazardous pay for first responders, during a special-called meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Each member of the Moody Police and Moody Fire Departments will receive an extra $200 a month.
team this past season. He played in eight games and recorded eight total tackles. He was also a member of the varsity wrestling team. “We are devastated and deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Trent Parkerson, a member of our Husky football family,” Hewitt-Trussville football head coach Josh Floyd said in a statement. “We are pray-
Support shown for staff and patients at St. Vincent’s East
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
See LEEDS POLICE, Page 5
See FIRST RESPONDERS, Page 7
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Center Point Fire District lists ways to avoid pedestrian accidents By Joshua Huff, sports editor
CENTER POINT — The Center Point Fire District released a public service announcement on Thursday listing ways that people can be mindful of others in an effort to avoid pedestrian accidents. See PEDESTRIANS, Page 4
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