From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
GRAYSON VALLEY – A shooting investigation is underway in Grayson Valley.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported that at approximately 2:47 p.m. a call was received reporting that a homeowner had been shot in the in the 1800 block of Pebble Lake Drive in the Grayson Valley community.
Law enforcement said that the homeowner came home and confronted two men as they were leaving his residence. As a result of the confrontation the homeowner was shot.
Authorities said that the homeowner ran to a neighbor’s house to request help and the two suspects fled on foot. Neighbors gave a description of the men and deputies are actively searching for them.
According to officials, the homeowner was transported to the hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at this time.
It is possible that the intruders had a vehicle nearby. There is evidence on the scene that could lead to the identification of the offenders, according to the sheriff’s department .