Etowah Chase leads to murder investigation

The Blount County Coroner's Office has confirmed authorities are investigating a homicide in Blountsville on Wednesday.  The coroner has identified the victim as 51 year old Myron Brian Beavers. His body was found at a home on College Street.  Sheriff Loyd Arrington says they were alerted to the homicide after an unusual vehicle pursuit involving state troopers.  Troopers say that one of their officers spotted a woman running through traffic while he was working in a construction zone on I-59 in Etowah County. The trooper tried to reach the woman but lost sight of her.  A short time later, another motorist stopped and told the same trooper that a brown pickup truck had sideswiped his vehicle and fled. The trooper caught up with the brown pickup and tried to stop the driver. The driver then fled and the pursuit ended near mile marker 169 in St. Clair County.  As the troopers were questioning the two men who were inside the truck, the men told them there was a body in a house on College Street in Blountsville.  Troopers contacted the Blount County Sheriff's Office, who reported to the scene and ultimately found Beavers' body.  Sheriff Arrington said the two men, who are from Blountsville, are facing charges but hasn't release additional details yet. Trooper were able to find the woman running through traffic after they returned to the construction zone. She was a passenger in the pickup. She is being questioned.  District Attorney Pamela Casey said her office will release additional information on the case today.