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UPDATE: Decatur police locate and arrest man after brief manhunt

A perimeter had been set up around Douthit St. SW and Canterbury Ave. SW during the initial hours of the police search.
Credit: Decatur Police Department

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — UPDATE (7/31): Decatur Police found Corey Griffitt and took him into custody without incident. Griffitt was arrested for misdemeanor charges and has been taken to the Morgan County Jail.

Our original reporting continues below: 

(7/29) 2:27 PM: Police have cleared the scene where they believed a possibly-armed man had been located without finding their subject.

Officials ask anyone who may know the whereabouts of 31-year-old Corey Griffitt to contact Decatur Police Department urgently.

(7/29) 12:44 PM: Decatur Police Department is urging the public to stay away from Douthit St. SW and Canterbury Ave. SW as officers search for 31-year-old Corey Griffitt.

According to Decatur Police, they responded to a domestic disturbance where Griffitt reportedly fled on foot. He is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing about 140 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Authorities believe Griffitt may be armed and advise people not to approach him. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911 immediately.

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