Opelika teenager injured in Wednesday shooting
OPELIKA, Ala. (WAKA) – An Opelika teenager is in the hospital after being shot in a car on Wednesday.
Opelika police say officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of South Long Street and Alabama Avenue on Wednesday, October 28th, around 7:17 p.m. Officers say they found a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to the leg in the backseat of a vehicle.
The victim was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown for treatment.
Witnesses report that a dark colored passenger car drove past and fired shots at the vehicle before speeding off. This case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information that could help police should contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted via the Opelika Police Mobile App. You may choose to remain anonymous.
