Huntsville shooting suspect’s charges now upgraded to murder

A man arrested by Huntsville police last week on attempted murder charges has now been charged with murder.

Jametric Bernard Collier, 38, was arrested last Wednesday after he was located in a vehicle on Meridian Street, according to police.

Court documents show Collier was charged with murder on Tuesday. Attempts to contact Huntsville police for comment were not immediately successful.

The shooting happened at about 9 p.m. near the 3100 block of Hillandale Road last Tuesday.

The victim, facing critical injuries, was taken to Huntsville Hospital.

Collier is being held in the Madison County Jail without bond.