Mobile business owner says he shot and killed man in self defense

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile business owner says he shot and killed a man who came to his business, calling it self-defense.

Mobile police responded to a deadly shooting at a business located in the 4400 block of Halls Mill Road on July 28. Investigators say 25-year-old Evan Bagley came to the business, got into an argument with another man, and pointed a gun at him.

The owner of the business said he was the one who pulled the trigger.

What the owner says happened

The business owner, who didn’t to go on camera, said he was outside working on a fence and grilling hotdogs when Bagley pulled up demanding money. The owner said he did not know Bagley. He said he gave him cash and asked him to leave.

The owner said Bagley then shouted he was going to kill someone, reached into his truck, and grabbed a gun. The owner said he ran through a carport — where other people, including children, were sitting — telling them to run and hide before grabbing his own gun.

The owner said after getting his gun, he hid behind a car. He said Bagley ended up at a fence looking for the owner while holding his gun. That is when the owner said he shot Bagley.

What happened after the shooting

The owner said after the shooting, he drove himself to the Second Precinct to talk to police. Investigators say he turned himself in and was detained for questioning.

Mobile police have not made an arrest. The case has been turned over to the Mobile County District Attorney’s office.

The owner said this is an unfortunate and sad situation but said he did what he had to do to protect himself and others.