HOMEWOOD, Ala (WDNews) – A Homewood police officer is on the mend after being shot early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 4 a.m. in the 2700 block of Ashley Manor in Moody. The suspect, 30-year-old Brandon Gaines, took his own life following a tense standoff with police.
Authorities describe the situation as a domestic incident, though the exact motive remains unclear. During the standoff, Moody Police confirmed that Gaines was armed with a rifle.
The officer’s recovery is ongoing, with the department expressing relief that the situation didn’t escalate further.
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Early Sunday, a Homewood police officer was rushed to UAB Hospital after being shot in Moody. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 a.m.
According to Homewood police Sgt. John Carr, the officer, who has been with the department for about a year, was in uniform and preparing to head to work. As he was getting into his marked patrol vehicle, someone fired at least two shots, striking the officer once. The officer immediately used his police radio to report the shooting.
Fortunately, the officer is now in stable condition at UAB Hospital. The investigation is ongoing as authorities search for the shooter.
