From Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — A man who was shot in both legs while allegedly attempting an armed robbery near the Somerset at Trussville apartment complex in Birmingham early Saturday morning. The suspect was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Birmingham Police Lt. Sean Edwards said today a felony arrest is pending his release from the hospital.
The incident at the Birmingham apartment complex on Mary Taylor Road occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The suspect, a white male, was shot by his victim after he allegedly robbed the individual at gunpoint.
Edwards said the suspect’s identity will be released once an arrest is made. He added that the police report did not include the identity of the hospital.
17 Comments
Deanna Hunt
Hope no charges will be filed on the person that shot the criminal.
Matthew Pledger
Be careful Devon, Cassie, Christopher, & Amanda!!!
Matthew Norman
Nicole Reno Norman
Amanda Reynolds
I’m inside tonight in drakes spot thank goodness.
Kathy Sills
So Matthew Norman…you were absolutely correct
Matthew Cherry
Last thing I heard was charges want be filed against the victim.
The victim is a great guy that was protecting himself and his wife’s life.
Matthew Cherry
Yes he definitely was correct
Deanna Hunt
Good to hear.
Matthew Cherry
I’m glad it was finally made public about this incident.
Cathy Scheile Beasley
Good for the victim!
Peggy Cleckler Moore
Megan Walden
Neal Tallie
Sometimes the good guys win
Ashley Cox
Taylor Tisdale
Michelle Berry
oh wow! i used to live there
Taylor Tisdale
Thank you!!
Kathy Sills
Where is the woman who swore it didnt happen there.. the resident manager
CeeJae Eckiwaudah
Outstanding