James Edward Wade, 71, was found dead in his Talladega, Alabama home on November 24, 2022. The death was ruled a gunshot fatality. Wade had served in both the US Navy and the Army and was described as a known member of his community.

Authorities opened a homicide investigation after the discovery. Investigators offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible, but as of the latest available details no suspects, persons of interest, or charges have been publicly identified.

If anyone in Talladega had contact with James Wade around Thanksgiving 2022 or saw anything unusual near his residence, please come forward with information for investigators.