From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) reports that a possible hostage situation is over at a Birmingham apartment building shortly after 5 p.m.
According to the BPD, an officer-involved shooting and a homicide investigation are underway. The incident occurred at the University Crossings Apartment Complex. Officers from the South Precinct responded to a hostage situation in the 200 block of 3rd Street Southwest.
“Upon arrival, officers observed a female subject shoot a male in the officer’s presence resulting in his death,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said. “An officer discharged his weapon striking the female subject.”
The female was transported to a local area hospital by Birmingham Fire and Rescue with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no officers injured during this incident.
“Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will be the lead investigative agency in the officer-involved shooting and the homicide investigation,” Mauldin said.
Mauldin stated officers involved in this incident will be placed on administrative leave per the Birmingham Police Department’s Policies and Procedures.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
