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A 68-year-old man was stabbed to death in Alabama New Year’s Eve, and family members mourned the devoted family man and military veteran.
Earnest Christion Jr., 68, was stabbed to death in a Birmingham home on Tuesday, according to to a release of the Birmingham Police Department.
Officers arrived at the Birmingham home around 7 p.m. following a 911 call. They found Christion “unresponsive, suffering from what our officers believed was a stab wound,” police said.
The US military veteran was taken to a local hospital, where he died. of his woundsthe police said.
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Police investigated the stabbing of Earnest Christion Jr., 68, on Dec. 31. (Google maps)
After his death, authorities launched a homicide investigation and offered cash rewards of up to $5,000 for tips.
On Saturday, detectives obtained arrest warrants. for two suspects in Christion’s death after receiving tips from the community.
Police identified Zingy Gamble, 60, and his son, La Verne Gamble, 40, as suspects.
Police identified Zingy Gamble, 60, as one of the suspects. (Birmingham Police Department)
Authorities said Zingy Gamble was dating Christon at the time of the stabbing. Police said they believe Zingy Gamble stabbed Christion over a dispute over money.
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Authorities said the mother and son were arrested and were in custody of the Jefferson County Jail. Zingy Gamble was booked without bail, and La Verne Gamble was arrested for murder and held on $15,000 bail.
Police identified La Verne Gamble, 40, as one of the suspects in the stabbing death of Earnest Christion Jr. (Birmingham Police Department)
Christion, nicknamed “Rickey,” was remembered as a “beacon of joy and love” in a statement to AL.com.
“Rickey was more than just a veteran; he was a beacon of joy and love,” his family’s statement read.
“His sense of humor was infectious and his ability to make people smile, even in difficult times, will always be remembered,” the family added. “Whether it was a funny joke, a lighthearted comment or his unwavering positivity, Rickey had a special gift for making those around him feel good.”
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The family said Christion was a family man through and through.
“His family was the center of his world and he cherished every moment he spent with them,” they said. “His love for his children was unconditional and he took immense pride in being a devoted father“.
