Identity of Monroe Shooting Victim Released

The Walton County Sheriff's Office  confirmed that 40-year old Reggie Hickman was taken to Clearview Regional Hospital in Monroe after being shot multiple time on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. According to a press release from WCSO, three people are in custody in connection with the incident and more arrests are expected. The names of all involved will be released at that time.

Sheriff Joe Chapman said that Hickman tried to leave the scene, incurring multiple shots to the vehicle as well.

"He was shot on Mountain Creek Church Road and was able to drive away," Chapman said. "He turned onto Gratis Road, headed back to Monroe. He went about 150 feet and then stopped, got out of the car and collapsed onto the roadway. A passing motorist stopped and called it in."

Chapman said Walton County Sheriff's Office deputies were called out at about 5:40 p.m. He said the victim was in a truck with Alabama plates, but that it was a borrowed vehicle. The victim is known to them and was in the system having had previous contact with law enforcement. Chapman said indications are that it was possibly a drug deal that went bad.