Stephania L. Hammond

On May 27, 911 dispatch received a 911 call from 1788 Hwy 63 in Williford. First Responders, Paramedics and Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and found 37 year old Stephania Lynne Hammond of Hardy unresponsive. The victim had apparently been shot in the abdomen with a 22 magnum derringer. The victim was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 12:34pm by Lawrence County Coroner, Chris Warden. The investigation is ongoing.