One person hospitalized after shooting involving officer in Decatur

A scene unfolded in southwest Decatur on Monday afternoon as a shooting involving a law enforcement officer left one individual hospitalized and resulted in minor injuries for sheriff’s deputies.

Incident Details

The shooting took place in the Lowe’s parking lot located on Beltline Road. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the encounter occurred while deputies were assisting the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to locate a wanted individual.

Investigation Underway

Authorities confirmed that the subject transported to the hospital sustained serious injuries, while the deputies involved in the scuffle suffered only minor wounds. The Decatur Police Department arrived on-site to assist in securing the area, where at least one vehicle was observed with visible bullet holes.

Per protocol involving officer-involved shootings, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has been tapped to conduct an independent investigation. 205focus.com will continue to monitor updates regarding this developing situation as they are released by officials.