Topline: Court records say an East Brewton teen believed a gun was unloaded before a shot fatally struck 15-year-old Alexa Marky in the neck.
Published: July 7, 2026 8:30 am ET
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William Sanders (via Brewton Police Department)
BREWTON, AL — An 18-year-old has been charged after a 15-year-old girl was shot to death at a home in Brewton, and court records now give a clearer picture of how investigators say the shooting unfolded.
WKRG reported that new details were revealed after the shooting, while earlier police statements and follow-up reporting from WEAR and FOX10 identified the victim as Alexa Marky, 15, of Brewton, and the defendant as William Sanders of East Brewton.
Police said officers responded to a residence on Evergreen Avenue at about 7 p.m. on June 28 for a gunshot victim. First responders rendered aid to Marky, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. She was taken to D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Investigators said Sanders was detained at the scene and later charged. Initial reports described the charge as reckless murder. Follow-up court reporting said Sanders, now listed as 19 in court records, is accused of shooting Marky while under the influence of alcohol.
According to court documents cited by local outlets, investigators said Sanders was sitting on a couch with other people and waving two guns in the air. Authorities said he believed one of the weapons was unloaded, pointed it in an unsafe direction and pulled the trigger, striking Marky in the neck.
Court and jail records show Sanders was arrested June 29 and released July 2 after a judge granted a motion for substantial hardship. His bond had initially been set at $300,000, but records cited by FOX10 said $35 was ultimately paid for his release. As a condition of bond, Sanders is barred from contacting the victim’s family. He is scheduled to be arraigned July 24.
Brewton Police Chief Matthew Jordan called the case a heartbreaking tragedy and said the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Court records say an East Brewton teen believed a gun was unloaded before a shot fatally struck 15-year-old Alexa Marky in the neck.
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Published: July 7, 2026 8:30 am ET
William Sanders (via Brewton Police Department)
BREWTON, AL — An 18-year-old has been charged after a 15-year-old girl was shot to death at a home in Brewton, and court records now give a clearer picture of how investigators say the shooting unfolded.
WKRG reported that new details were revealed after the shooting, while earlier police statements and follow-up reporting from WEAR and FOX10 identified the victim as Alexa Marky, 15, of Brewton, and the defendant as William Sanders of East Brewton.
Police said officers responded to a residence on Evergreen Avenue at about 7 p.m. on June 28 for a gunshot victim. First responders rendered aid to Marky, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. She was taken to D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Investigators said Sanders was detained at the scene and later charged. Initial reports described the charge as reckless murder. Follow-up court reporting said Sanders, now listed as 19 in court records, is accused of shooting Marky while under the influence of alcohol.
According to court documents cited by local outlets, investigators said Sanders was sitting on a couch with other people and waving two guns in the air. Authorities said he believed one of the weapons was unloaded, pointed it in an unsafe direction and pulled the trigger, striking Marky in the neck.
Court and jail records show Sanders was arrested June 29 and released July 2 after a judge granted a motion for substantial hardship. His bond had initially been set at $300,000, but records cited by FOX10 said $35 was ultimately paid for his release. As a condition of bond, Sanders is barred from contacting the victim’s family. He is scheduled to be arraigned July 24.
Brewton Police Chief Matthew Jordan called the case a heartbreaking tragedy and said the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Police Say Teen Believed Gun Was Unloaded Before Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl
Court records say an East Brewton teen believed a gun was unloaded before a shot fatally struck 15-year-old Alexa Marky in the neck.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: July 7, 2026 8:30 am ET
William Sanders (via Brewton Police Department)
BREWTON, AL — An 18-year-old has been charged after a 15-year-old girl was shot to death at a home in Brewton, and court records now give a clearer picture of how investigators say the shooting unfolded.
WKRG reported that new details were revealed after the shooting, while earlier police statements and follow-up reporting from WEAR and FOX10 identified the victim as Alexa Marky, 15, of Brewton, and the defendant as William Sanders of East Brewton.
Police said officers responded to a residence on Evergreen Avenue at about 7 p.m. on June 28 for a gunshot victim. First responders rendered aid to Marky, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. She was taken to D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Investigators said Sanders was detained at the scene and later charged. Initial reports described the charge as reckless murder. Follow-up court reporting said Sanders, now listed as 19 in court records, is accused of shooting Marky while under the influence of alcohol.
According to court documents cited by local outlets, investigators said Sanders was sitting on a couch with other people and waving two guns in the air. Authorities said he believed one of the weapons was unloaded, pointed it in an unsafe direction and pulled the trigger, striking Marky in the neck.
Court and jail records show Sanders was arrested June 29 and released July 2 after a judge granted a motion for substantial hardship. His bond had initially been set at $300,000, but records cited by FOX10 said $35 was ultimately paid for his release. As a condition of bond, Sanders is barred from contacting the victim’s family. He is scheduled to be arraigned July 24.
Brewton Police Chief Matthew Jordan called the case a heartbreaking tragedy and said the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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