Man found shot after vehicle fire in Jefferson County; sheriff's office investigating

A man identified by authorities as 27-year-old Keonte Shakur Shakur Woods was found shot and unresponsive near a burned vehicle Monday night in Jefferson County, the sheriff's office said. Deputies first responded to a call about a vehicle fire on East Alzheimer Road and then received a second call about an unresponsive person nearby.

Sheriff's investigators later identified the victim and said the burned vehicle belonged to Woods. The sheriff's office has not released information about possible suspects or a motive as the investigation continues, the broadcast reported.

No arrests were announced on air, and the broadcast provided no further details about the victim's condition or a suspected timeline for charges. The report urged anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.

The broadcast segment closed with the note that the investigation remained active and that authorities had not released additional suspect information.