Death Penalty Recommended for Martin | Birmingham News

A jury in Colbert County swiftly recommended the death penalty for Brian Lansing Martin, convicted of capital murder and multiple other charges in the fatal shooting of Sheffield Police Sergeant Nick Risner during a call-back on October 1, 2021. Martin, also facing charges for the earlier killing of William Mealback Junior, was found guilty on ten counts—including attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle—after just 25 minutes of deliberation. The verdict underscores the peril law enforcement faces daily and sets the stage for a judge’s final sentencing decision in this multi-layered, tragic case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15d12e8274a9664b