Reported by Mike Hobson
UPDATED: 12/7/2023 AT NOON
Joseph Tyler Goodson official declaration of death occurred at 05:30 a.m. today according to Bibb County Coroner Patrick Turner.
UPDATED: 12/6/2023 09:00 a.m.
Joseph Tyler Goodson was determined to be deceased by physicians at UAB hospital last evening, December 5, 2023, after 10:00 p.m. according to Bibb County Coroner Patrick Turner. He had been maintained on life support since arriving at UAB following a shooting that occurred in Bibb County on December 3.
UPDATED: 12/5/2023 09:00 A.M.
Woodstock Alabama police were dispatched to a home on Georgia Loop Road in the Town of Woodstock on Sunday December 3, 2023. According to Woodstock Mayor Jeff Dodson the police were engaged for several hours when they found Tyler Goodson of Woodstock, inside of a home.
The standoff eventually led to the shooting of Goodson by law enforcement after he came out of the house and reportedly would not relinquish his weapon. Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene at the time of the shooting and no official determination has been made about the origin of the fired shots.
As of this morning, December 5, Tyler Goodson remains on life support at UAB and there has been no official declaration of death according to Bibb County Coroner Patrick Turner. Turner also said that he is working directly with Legacy of Hope to monitor Goodson’s status and to co-ordinate organ donations when appropriate.
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Mayor Jeff Dodson released the statement below regarding the shooting on Monday morning:
“Yesterday, I woke up to the news of a tragedy. I received requests from the media to comment and release this young man’s name within hours of his passing.
I don’t believe that I had the right to do that until 24 hours had passed in order to allow his family to be notified.
Now that this time has passed I am devastated to let you know that Tyler Goodson was the young man involved. Woodstock Police were dispatched to a 911 call, they requested backup upon arrival, and were assisted by multiple agencies. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is now in charge.
I know that everyone wants answers and details, myself included. Tyler was well known and loved by myself, his family and this community. That love extends far beyond due to the S-Town podcast.
Please remember at this time that he is so much more than a character to the fans who loved him. This young man was a father, son, brother and friend to many.
If you need more information regarding the investigation, please contact the State Bureau of Investigation.”
The Bibb Voice will follow this story and report as additional details unfold and are released.
ALEA released the following statement this morning:
BIBB COUNTY – On Sunday, Dec. 3, at the request of the Woodstock Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation concerning an officer involved shooting, which occurred in Woodstock. Shortly after midnight, the Woodstock Police Department responded to a call for service near the 500 Block of Georgia Loop in Woodstock within Bibb County. Once on scene, officers encountered Joseph Tyler Goodson, 32, of Woodstock, who barricaded himself in the residence and a stand-off ensued. A multitude of law enforcement officers from various agencies responded to the scene to assist. During the course of the incident, Goodson brandished a gun at officers. Goodson was shot and was later pronounced deceased.
Nothing further is available as the investigation remains ongoing. Once complete, the findings will be turned over to the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office.
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