Somerville, AL – Deputies and SWAT units are responding Monday evening after a State Trooper reported shots fired at a residence in the 200 block of Shag Bark Trail, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the incident began when the trooper called for assistance at the scene in Somerville. Deputies are working to secure the area, and the Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. team has been dispatched to provide tactical support.
Residents near Bluff City Road, Rivermont Bend, and Mountain Oak Trail are urged to remain indoors and avoid the area while the situation remains active. The Sheriff’s Office warned that additional law enforcement resources are converging on the neighborhood and advised drivers to steer clear of Shag Bark Trail to allow emergency vehicles access.
No injuries have been confirmed at this time, and details on the suspect or cause of the gunfire have not yet been released. The Sheriff’s Office stated that updates will be provided through official channels as the situation develops.
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