At approximately 2:15 p.m. this afternoon, Jefferson County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near 1st Avenue North and 56th Street North. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop. A pursuit ensued. During the course of the pursuit, the suspect struck deputies’ vehicles. The suspect wrecked his vehicle at I- 20/59 North and the Airport Boulevard exit. The suspect exited his vehicle, and a shot(s) was fired. The suspect was taken into custody.
Birmingham Fire & Rescue arrived at the scene and transported the suspect to UAB Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. There were no other reported injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will investigate the shooting. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an administrative investigation.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to call the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency at 334-530-1198 or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450.