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Huntsville Police Officer Killed in Drug-Related Shooting

Police say an Alabama police officer has been killed during a drug-related shooting. The chief of the Huntsville Police Department announced the officer’s death during a news conference Friday night. Authorities did not release the name of the slain officer, but said he was a 20-year veteran of the department. Officers captured the suspect after a short chase. Police say…

Suspect Charged with Capital Murder in Deadly Police Shooting in Auburn

Authorities in Auburn have arrested a man suspected of killing a police officer. Police say 29-year-old Grady Wayne Wilkes lead police on a manhunt late Sunday night after Wilkes shot at  three officers who responded to a reported domestic disturbance. One officer was killed, another officer is listed in critical condition, the 3rd officer’s injuries are said to be non-life…