UPDATED: 1 dead, 1 wounded in I-20/59 shooting, suspect at large

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BESSEMER –A Sunday morning shooting on Interstate 20/59 in Bessemer is now a homicide investigation after a white male gunshot victim died at UAB Hospital.

The male victim along with a female victim were both transported to the hospital following the 11:40 a.m. shooting, where the male died from his injuries. The condition of the female victim has not been released.

The victims were traveling in a black Ford Mustang when they were shot, according to the Bessemer police department.

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Police have not released any information regarding the suspect, but believe there was an altercation with the victims prior to the shooting.

The incident occurred near the 112 or 113 mile marker.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411.