From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that resulted in one being injured and other dead in Center Point.
After 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to a report of a shooting complaint at the 1800 block of Bond Circle Northeast in Center Point. When they arrived at the scene, they found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital to be treated.
A second injured person was reportedly found at a hospital. The Sheriff’s Office said that one of the injured has died.
“Early information from the scene is that the deceased attempted to rob the other injured party,” said a statement by the Sheriff’s Office. “There was an exchange of gunfire and both were struck.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.