June 16, 2023

Canton man killed when tree lands on his carport Friday

Therese Apel

WLBT News is reporting that a Canton man was killed by a tree that fell through his carport as he prepared to leave for his brother’s funeral.

Canton Police Chief Otha Brown told WLBT’s Chris Fields that Wilbert Fleming, 67, was killed in his home on Douglas Street.

Fleming’s family has asked for privacy.

Friday’s early morning storms have caused destruction and damage through the Metro area.

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