ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Enterprise Police Department, one person was injured and a suspect was found dead following a shooting and police pursuit Friday morning.
Police responded around 8:30 a.m. Oct. 3 to the Liberty gas station at the intersection of Rucker Boulevard and Dixie Drive.
Investigators said a male suspect fired multiple rounds at a man who was sitting inside a vehicle. The victim was struck in the shoulder and taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. Police said he is expected to recover.
According to police, the suspect fled the gas station on foot. Officers arrived within seconds of the call and spotted the suspect running toward Villa Drive.
Officers pursued the suspect on foot. During the pursuit, officers reported hearing a gunshot.
As officers continued searching the area, they found the suspect dead from what police described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police said there is no known danger to the public.
The Enterprise Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the department at 334-347-2222 or submit a tip through the department’s website.
