The Dale County Sheriff’s Office has not charged anyone in the shooting death of Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church pastor Da’Quarius Green, leading some to speculate the incident may have been justified.
Green, 31, died Saturday in a “domestic incident” at a Level Plains home.
A woman is suspected of the shooting, but authorities have not released her name.
Green has previous charges of third-degree domestic violence - harassment, but all those charges were dismissed in 2024.
“With heavy hearts yet unwavering faith, we share that our beloved Pastor Da’Quarius Green has transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest,” the church posted on Facebook. “We thank God for his time of faithful service, love, and spiritual guidance poured into the Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church family and the community.
“Though we mourn, we rejoice knowing that a life well lived in Christ has now received the promised reward,” the post continued. “We ask that you continue to keep his family and the Elba Zion Church family lifted in prayer during this difficult time.”
Green’s wife filed a protection-from-abuse petition earlier this year, claiming her husband was very insecure and jealous. She accused him of physically injuring her on multiple occasions, including while she was pregnant. That petition was also dismissed.
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