



HOOVER, Alabama -- Hoover police are today searching for a man they consider armed and dangerous after witnesses reported seeing him flee from the home where his pregnant wife had been shot.



This morning, at 12:32 a.m., the Hoover Communications Center received a 911 call from a domestic violence victim in the 3000 block of Warringwood Drive.

The female caller reported a physical altercation between her and her husband and requested police assistance.



When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old Rashon Deidrenette Bester Epps unresponsive and lying in the parking lot in front of her residence with a gunshot wound to the head. She was transported to UAB hospital where she was pronounced dead.



A witness reported seeing the victim's husband, 29-year old Brian Darnell Epps, fleeing the scene on foot.



Detectives this morning obtained a warrant for the arrest of Brian Darnell Epps. He is charged with Capital Murder with No Bond. The Capital Murder charge stems from the victim being currently pregnant.



According to Hoover Police, Epps is currently at-large and should be considered armed and dangerous.





Neighbors and supporters are hoping to raise money for a reward to help with the search, according to ABC 33/40's Marissa Mitchell.

The goal for the reward is $1,500. "Any additional funds collected after reward is given would be distributed to the kids of Rashon Bester," according to the site.

According to court records, Epps pleaded guilty in June of 2005 to a misdemeanor domestic violence 3rd degree (harassment) charge after he shot his father, Terrell W. Soles, in the foot.



Epps first fired one shot from his 22-pistol before firing a second shot into his father's foot.



Epps was sentenced to serve six months in jail following that incident.



In 2006, Epps also pleaded guilty to multiple robbery counts.

Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts should immediately call 911.

Epps has family and friends in the Eastlake area of Birmingham. Anyone who has contact with Epps should encourage him to immediately surrender to either the Hoover City Jail or the Jefferson County Jail in Downtown Birmingham.



Anyone with information about this case should contact Sergeant Keith Czeskleba at (205) 739-6795.





Updated at 4:07 p.m. to include more information about Epps.

Updated at 8:45 p.m. to include information about money raising efforts.