Deputies charge son with killing his father in Higdon

FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) –  Deputies have arrested a family member for a shooting in Higdon on Tuesday.

It happened around 5:30 PM at a home on County Road 155.

52 year old Joseph Xavior Register was found dead.

DeKalb County investigators have charged his son, 25 year old Alexander Register, with the murder.

Sheriff Nick Welden said “Its always tragic when something like this happens and the effect it has on family is unbearable.  Thanks to vital information from the community, we were able to move fast and get a suspect in custody.  I can’t stress enough how important it is that our communities are able to step up and provide helpful information when crimes occur, and this is a prime example.  We HAVE to have these partnerships with our communities in Law Enforcement.”

“Big thanks to all the assisting agencies.  Let’s all keep the families involved in our prayers.”