A 68-year-old man in Alabama was stabbed to death New Year's Eve, Family members mourned the loyal family man and military veteran.
Ernest Christion Jr., 68, was killed in a stabbing at a home in Birmingham on Tuesday, according to the British Daily Mail. To the release From the Birmingham Police Department.
Officers arrived at the Birmingham home around 7pm after a 911 call. Police said they found Christine “unresponsive, suffering from what our officers believe to be a stab wound.”
The American military veteran was transported to a local hospital, where he died From his injuriesThe police said.
Police investigated the Dec. 31 stabbing of 68-year-old Ernest Christion Jr. (google maps)
After his death, authorities launched a murder investigation, offering cash rewards of up to $5,000 for tips.
On Saturday, detectives obtained arrest warrants For two suspects On the death of Christ after receiving advice from the community.
Police identified 60-year-old Zingy Gamble and her 40-year-old son, LaVerne Gamble, as the suspects.
Police identified 60-year-old Zingy Gamble as one of the suspects. (Birmingham Police Department)
Zingy Gamble was dating Christon at the time of the stabbing, authorities said. Police said they believe Zingy Gamble stabbed Christion over a dispute over money.
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Authorities said the mother and son were arrested and taken into custody Jefferson County Jail. Zingy Gamble was held without bail, and La Verne Gamble was arrested for murder and held on $15,000 bail.
Police have identified 40-year-old LaVerne Gamble as one of the suspects in the stabbing death of Ernest Christion Jr. (Birmingham Police Department)
Christion, nicknamed “Ricky,” was remembered as a “beacon of joy and love” in a statement to AL.com.
“Ricky was more than just a veteran, he was a beacon of joy and love,” a statement from his family said.
The family added: “His sense of humor was contagious, and his ability to keep people smiling, even in difficult times, will always be remembered.” “Whether it was a funny joke, a light-hearted comment, or his unwavering positivity, Ricky had a special knack for making those around him feel good.”
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The family said Christine was a family man at heart.
“His family was the center of his world, and he cherished every moment he spent with them,” they said. “His love for his children was unconditional, and he took great pride in it A devoted father“.
