The first reported homicide of 2025 in Jefferson County came less than two hours into the new year with a shooting in Graysville.

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene at 1:21 a.m. Authorities did not disclose a location.

Sheriff’s spokesman Henry Irby said the 39-year-old male victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Graysville Fire and Rescue.

Investigators said the deadly shooting appears to be domestic related.

The suspect – a 40-year-old man – was questioned and released.

Irby said the case will be presented to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office to determine if charges will be filed.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.