A Saturday evening shooting in Foxworth claimed the life of Shanetra Batie, while the male suspect, Christever Batie is in critical condition following a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. An 8-year-old child was present during the shooting but ran from the scene unharmed.
The shooting took place at the intersection of Mississippi 586 and Taylor Cutoff. Christever Batie, 31, of Kokomo shot and killed Shanetra Batie, 35, of Purvis then attempted to take his own life.
While the suspect suffered life-threatening injuries from the self-inflicted gunshot, he drove away from the scene to Christian Hill Church on Water Valley Road. The suspect’s vehicle was found behind the church by deputies of the sheriff’s office, who, with the assistance of Columbia Police officers, located the suspect in the woods.
He was taken into custody without further incident and transferred to the hospital.
The investigation is ongoing, and The Columbian-Progress will continue to provide updates once more information is available.
