Person of interest sought in Macon County double homicide

Aaron Flynn Gess

Aaron Flynn Gess is being sought as a person of interest in connection with a Sunday double homicide in Macon County.ALEA

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Authorities are currently investigating a Sunday double homicide in Macon County and are looking for a man considered armed and dangerous.

Aaron Flynn Gess, identified as a person of interest, is described as having a history of mental illness and “has made threats to resist any type of apprehension.” He is being sought in connection with a homicide investigation in Notasulga.

Macon County Coroner Hal Bentley said William Gess, Jr., 60, and Sharon Gess, 48, a brother and sister, were found dead in a home there. The two were discovered at approximately 1:40 p.m. There is no word yet on the cause of death.

Sharon was director of the Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Services - Ambulance Service - at East Alabama Medical Center, according to WRBL.

Auto sought

ALEA says Gess may be traveling in a grey 2019 Kia Optima with Alabama license plate 46AT885.ALEA

Authorities say Gess is believed to be in a grey 2019 Kia Optima with Alabama license plate 46AT885 and could be in the Atlanta, Ga. area.

Anyone encountering him or with information is asked to call ALEA at (334) 270-1122.

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