Covington County, Ala. (WDNews) — One person is in custody and another was hospitalized after a shooting tied to a domestic violence dispute Wednesday afternoon in Covington County.
According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, deputies responded around 3 p.m. to Pinecrest Drive near Old Searight Road in reference to a dispute involving two men where multiple gunshots were fired.
Officials said one person suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Earlier reports indicated a medical helicopter was called to the scene to transport the victim to a trauma center.
Sheriff Turman confirmed the area has been secured and investigators with the Covington County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to process the scene.
“At this time, there is no threat to the community,” Turman said in an update released Wednesday evening. “All involved parties have been identified and detained.”
Authorities initially stated investigators had taken at least one person of interest in for questioning as the investigation remained active.
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid the area while investigators continue working the scene.
Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
