Prattville death ruled an accidental shooting

The Wednesday afternoon death of a Deatsville man in Prattville has been ruled an accidental shooting, said Police Chief Mark Thompson.

Steve Williams, 27, died in the accident that occurred about noon when he was driving on U.S. Hwy. 82 near the Malone Court intersection, the chief said.

The call first came into authorities as a traffic accident. There was a loaded, high-powered rifle ...