COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) — The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in Covington and Coffee counties to be on the lookout for a man authorities say is armed and dangerous after he allegedly fired a weapon at a law enforcement officer.
According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Hord is wanted in connection with the incident, which began near Baker Farm Road on U.S. Highway 84 in Covington County.
Authorities said Hord is considered armed and dangerous. Since the photo released by the sheriff’s office was taken, he has shaved his head. He was last seen entering a wooded area on a camouflage side-by-side UTV.
The sheriff’s office is urging the public not to approach or attempt to apprehend Hord.
Anyone who sees Hord or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Covington County Sheriff’s Office at (334) 427-4911 or call 911 if there is an immediate emergency.
The investigation is ongoing.
