Houston County, Ala. (WDNews) – A woman was found injured in a yard on Dusty Lane near Woodland Road in Lovetown early this morning, prompting a response from emergency crews.
Houston County 911 dispatched a “person down” call at 8:13 a.m. Deputies arrived to find a 34-year-old woman outside, breathing but bleeding from the nose and mouth. Initial reports indicate she was struck in the head with a hammer during an overnight burglary.
Houston County Sheriff’s deputies, including Corporal Hunter responded alongside Cottonwood Rescue. The victim was transported to the hospital under a trauma alert.
According to Captain James Ivey with the HCSO the victim is listed in stable condition.
A drone was also reportedly deployed over the scene to capture images as part of the investigation.
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the crime scene as of 12:20 PM.
