With deep regret, we announce the passing of Corey Perez Green, 36, of Gadsden, Alabama, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after falling approximately 60 feet into a gorge near Noccalula Falls during a police pursuit. The incident began as part of an investigation by the Gadsden Police Department’s street crimes and narcotics unit, which led to a vehicle chase. The pursuit ended at the campground entrance of Noccalula Falls after the driver allegedly evaded officers by driving around a gate.
Two individuals exited the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody after a struggle with officers, while Green fled on foot. He ran a short distance before attempting to jump over a fence and fell into the gorge below, suffering critical injuries. Emergency crews, including officers and the Gadsden Fire Department, responded quickly and performed life-saving measures, but Green was pronounced dead at the scene.
The community of Gadsden is mourning this sudden and heartbreaking loss. Corey’s death has left family, friends, and residents reeling as they grapple with the shocking circumstances that ended his life so abruptly in a familiar local landmark area.
Corey Perez Green will be remembered by those who knew him as a member of the Gadsden community whose life ended far too soon. In the wake of this tragedy, loved ones are focusing on private remembrance while the investigation continues. The Etowah County Coroner’s Office has confirmed his identity, and authorities are reviewing the full details of the pursuit and fall.
This incident has cast a somber shadow over Gadsden, prompting reflection on safety near popular sites like Noccalula Falls. As the family navigates their grief, the community stands united in sorrow for a life cut short under such tragic conditions.
Corey Perez Green will be remembered as a son of Gadsden whose story ended suddenly on a spring evening near the falls he may have known well. Though his time was brief, the impact he had on those closest to him endures amid the pain of this incomprehensible loss.
