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18-year-old charged with murdering grandfather after argument at home, police say
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points His 18-year-old grandson, Zakarius Lanier, has been charged with murder. : A domestic dispute between two family members turned deadly, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man.
From Madison County, Ala.: A domestic dispute between two family members turned deadly, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man. The victim, Marcus Lanier, suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His 18-year-old grandson, Zakarius Lanier, has been charged with murder.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a home, where they found the victim. The suspect was taken into custody. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events leading up to the shooting and the ongoing investigation by detectives.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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