Two brothers were staying in the Fort Morgan area and after an argument ensued, one was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds. The suspect is now in custody at the Baldwin County jail.

News Release:

On July 3, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2800 block of Fort Morgan Road after receiving information that someone had been shot.

Deputies responded and located an unresponsive adult male in the front yard of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded, but he could not be revived. The victim was later identified as Jason Estabrook.

Our preliminary investigation suggests an altercation took place throughout the evening between Jason Estabrook and his brother James Estabrook. At some point during their argument, James Estabrook armed himself with a firearm and shot his brother three times. James Estabrook was detained at the scene of this incident. He was later arrested on the charge of Murder and taken to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Center. This investigation is still ongoing. An update may be provided as this investigation develops.

Jail records indicate that James Estabrook is from the Huntsville, Alabama, area. No bond has been set at this time.