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Aunt Shoots Niece Dead in Alabama Argument
14 Sep
Summary
- A 68-year-old woman is charged with murder in her niece's death.
- The shooting occurred after a verbal altercation between the aunt and niece.
- The victim, 38, was remembered as a devoted mom and community member.
Yolanda Denise Cobb, 68, faces a murder charge in Montgomery, Alabama, for the fatal shooting of her 38-year-old niece, Ericka Cobb. The tragic event unfolded on the evening of Thursday, September 10th, following a verbal dispute between the two women.
Authorities report that Yolanda allegedly produced a handgun during the altercation and fired a single shot, striking Ericka in the head. Multiple witnesses have identified Yolanda as the perpetrator. The motive behind the shooting has not yet been disclosed by investigators.
Ericka Cobb is being mourned by friends and family as a devoted mother and an engaged member of her local community. Her death marks Montgomery's 39th homicide of 2026. Yolanda Cobb was arrested early Friday, September 11th, and is being held without bond.
