MPD Investigates Armed Robbery Turned Shooting Near Atlanta Highway

Montgomery Police are investigating an armed robbery turned shooting near Atlanta Highway.

Police say it happened just before 10:00AM in the 300 block of Eastdale Road Circle.

Once officers arrived, someone on the scene told them that an unknown suspect entered the business, produced a weapon and fired, demanding money then fled on foot.

MPD Investigates Shooting Near Altanta Highway/Source: Alabama News Network

While in the area, an officer later confronted a suspect, at which time, the suspect fired at the officer, causing the officer to return fire and hit the suspect.

The adult male suspect was treated on the scene by Montgomery Fire/Rescue medics for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The officer was not injured.

Due to it being an officer-involved shooting, the State Bureau of Investigation is leading the case.