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Shooting reported in Morgan County; suspect surrenders after standoff

Deputies were on the scene of a shooting in the Massey area Saturday morning.
Credit: Morgan County Sheriff's Office

MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A person suspected in a shooting Saturday morning in Morgan County has surrendered after a standoff with deputies.

Negotiators were at a location in the Massey community after a person was shot and injured and a suspect was holed up inside a residence.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office issued a public advisory about 10:15 a.m. to avoid the area of Hardin Road near Maday Drive as law enforcement teams worked to resolve the situation. A perimeter was established and S.W.A.T. was called to assist.

Negotiators were in contact with the person inside the home.

Credit: Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's negotiators were able to successfully resolve a standoff involving a shooting suspect Saturday morning.

They believe the individual was involved in a shooting that left one person injured. That person's condition was not immediately available.

Around 11 a.m., the situation was resolved and officials said the suspect was taken into custody.

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