DeKalb Investigators Believe Explosion Was Intentional, Gunshot Wound Self-Inflicted

Alabama man found dead of gunshot wound after explosion at house, police say

James Arnold Wilson, 63, of Crossville, was found dead Thursday after an explosion police are saying he caused intentionally.Around 1:30 a.m. on May 22, Dekalb County 911 received a call regarding an apparent explosion that had taken place at a residence in the 45000 block of Highway 75 near the Painter Community, according to a recent release,

DeKalb investigators believe explosion was intentional, gunshot wound self-inflicted

An early morning explosion Thursday at a residence in the 45000 block of Alabama Highway 75 near Painter brought law enforcement and fire departments from the surrounding area, along with DeKalb Ambulance Service.

Explosion and death under investigation in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) —  Authorities are investigating a death that occurred early Thursday morning in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 75 near the Painter community. Around 1:30 a.m. on May 22, 2025, Dekalb County 911 received a call about an explosion at a residence. When first responders arrived, they discovered 63-year-old James Arnold Wilson deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Crews …