ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of suspect in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has now released the name of the suspect in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery.
The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Marquez Hughley.
As Action 8 News has reported, the shooting happened as Montgomery police attempted to arrest three suspects who were wanted in an assault investigation.
Police say officers were trying to stop a vehicle with the suspects inside yesterday morning. A pursuit ended near the intersection of Birmingham Highway and West Boulevard, where police say the three people ran away.
Investigators say during a foot chase, one suspect, identified as Hughley, pulled out a gun. That’s when an officer fired at him in self-defense, leaving Hughley with a life-threatening injury. He was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment.
No police officers were hurt.
The other two suspects were captured. Police say several high-capacity guns were recovered on scene.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. You can contact CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.
