Man arrested after 2 shot in Madison County

Police tape
Police tape

Two people were shot multiple times Saturday at a residence near Huntsville, according to the Madison County sheriff's office.

Sharon and Bobby Stout of Berryville were in stable condition on Monday, said Lt. Russell A. Alberts with the sheriff's office.

The Stouts had gone to the residence of Michael Fawcett, 39, to pick up some children's clothing at about 1:30 p.m., according to a preliminary report provided by Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Durrett.

Sharon Stout is Bobby Stout's wife and Michael Fawcett's ex-wife, according to the report.

Sharon Stout told police Fawcett became enraged, an argument ensued, he got a handgun from another room and started shooting, hitting her three times in the leg. He then went outside and fired at the vehicle in which Bobby Stout was sitting, hitting it three times and injuring Bobby Stout in the arm and abdomen, according to the report.

An immediate search of the area failed to locate Fawcett on Saturday. At about 8 p.m., Fawcett's father brought him to the sheriff's office, according to the prosecutor's report.

Fawcett was arrested on preliminary charges of attempted capital murder, child endangerment and theft by receiving. Formal charges have yet to be filed in the case.

Fawcett, 39, was being held Monday in the Washington County jail in Fayetteville. His bond has been set at $1 million, according to the prosecutor's report.

Upcoming Events