"Link to Other Open Investigations"

 

"This remains an open investigation. Due to the complexity of this case, and the link to other open investigations, we will not be releasing any other information at this time." - Sheriff Joe Hamilton

In the following, we'll give answers to questions if available:

1. Did Antoine Akl use a different name? Some friends called Antoine by the name Anthony, but it's unknown if he personally used that name.

2. Where did Akl live? His identification stated Toney where his parents had a home, but he had recently been living in Florence.

3. Where did he work? Friends report that Akl was a manager at Blue Coast Burrito. When we called to inquire, a young woman first placed our call on hold, then returned to say she couldn't answer that question.

4. Was Akl a U.S. citizen? Yes, he apparently held dual citizenship. His mother is American, and he may have been born in the U.S. himself. He is Lebanese through his father.

5. Who actually shot Akl? The younger brother of the juvenile in Antoine's vehicle on Friday morning.

6. How old was Akl's victim? Older than first reported, but still classified as a juvenile. The age of sexual consent in Alabama is 16. Whether the young woman has reached that age, we don't know.

7. Why has there not been an arrest in the shooting? Sheriff Hamilton has stated there are other ongoing investigations concerning Akl. An arrest may not come before an indictment.

8. Did Antoine have family? The 33 year-old is survived by his parents and a younger brother who reside in Madison County. It's unknown if Akl had ever been married.

If more information comes to light, we will publish it at a later date.