Updated Saturday, Jan. 25, at 12:48 p.m.
After conferring with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, authorities say Vitkauskas is now being charged with first-degree domestic violence/first-degree assault, which is an Aniah’s Law offense.
Under Aniah’s Law, judges can deny bond to those who are charged with committing violent crimes. Vitkauskas will be held without bond until an Aniah’s Law hearing can be held.
Authorities said additional charges are likely as the investigation into the incident continues.
Updated Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:50 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The suspect in the shooting that occurred in the Bremen community Friday night, Jan. 24, has been located and arrested. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said Richard Anthony Vitkauskas, 52, of Bremen, was located in Winston County and placed under arrest.
Vitkauskas was transported to the Cullman County Detention Center and charged with aggravated assault. He is being held without bond.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said the safety and security of Cullman County residents will continue to be CCSO’s top priority.
“I would like to thank our deputies and investigators for their hard work and diligence,” he said. “I would also like to thank the Winston County Sheriff’s Office and Walker County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in bringing this incident to a close.”
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BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators are on the scene of a shooting in the Bremen community.
The CCSO’s Chad Whaley said one subject has been transported to an area hospital with gunshot wounds.
He said the suspect fled the scene prior to the arrival of deputies and has not been located at this time.
This is believed to be an isolated incident and continues to be an active investigation.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
