Investigators from the Cedar Bluff Police Department, Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriffs Department, The Cherokee County District Attorneys Office, and the Alabama Department of Forensics Science have responded to a location near Cornwall Furnace to investigate what is believed to be an apparent murder. Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver said that the body of an unidentified young white female was found at the location.  

The suspect was airlifted from the Cedar Bluff Football Field to an area trauma center with what appears to be self-inflicted injuries.

Law enforcement investigators remained on the scene for an extended period of time processing the scene on Saturday.