The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a weekend shooting that claimed the life of a Prichard man.

On Oct. 11, around 5:53 a.m., Prichard police were notified of one shot at Cato Avenue and O’Neil Street, according to a recent release.

When officers arrived at the scene they found Willie Cook, 46, down with a gunshot wound to the left chest and left arm.

It is believed that the shooting occurred at another location, the release says.

MCSO is now investigating the shooting as a homicide and is seeking information from the community, the release continues.

Anyone with information has been urged to call 251-574-8633 or visit the MCSO crime tips website.

“In cases such as this, it is very important that if you see something, then say something,” Sheriff Paul Burch said in t

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