At approximately 10:30 AM, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 5600 block of EJ Oliver Boulevard in Fairfield to investigate reports of a person shot. Once on the scene, a 21 year old male victim was discovered. He appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
The circumstances surrounding this shooting are currently under investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450, or you may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.