Names Of Triple Murder Victims Released

Fairhope police have released the names of the three people who were shot and killed Saturday night.

Police say William Wood of Semmes, who was recently released from prison, shot his estranged wife 34-year-old Melonie Wood, her boyfriend, 20-year-old James Tucker and Tucker's grandparents, 70-year-old Jesse Warrick Jr. and 67-year-old Louise Warrick, with a high-powered rifle at their home on Highway 98.

Melonie Wood survived the attack. She's listed in stable condition at a local hospital.

William Wood was killed Sunday afternoon during a high speed chase and shootout with Mobile County Deputies on I-10.

Police have not released a motive for the murders, but Wood's son was killed March 9th in a tragic accident. Four year old Austin Wood's skateboard rolled out onto Highway 98. He ran after it and was hit by a pick-up truck.