Greensboro, AL – A routine traffic stop in Hale County escalated into a deadly officer-involved shooting Thursday evening, leaving a Greensboro man dead and a police officer hospitalized with injuries.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of Blount Street in Greensboro. Authorities said an officer with the Greensboro Police Department initiated a traffic stop when the driver, later identified as 64-year-old Robert Williams of Greensboro, allegedly presented a firearm and shot the officer during the encounter.
Officials said the officer returned fire, striking Williams during the exchange. Williams was transported to Hale County Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The officer, who was injured in the shooting, was taken to a local area hospital for treatment. No update on the officer’s condition was immediately available.
ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the shooting at the request of the Hale County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop and the actions of those involved, including how the firearm was allegedly used during the encounter.
In a statement, ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said the situation underscores the dangers officers face daily. He added that the agency is praying for the injured officer’s recovery and stands alongside both the officer’s family and fellow law enforcement.
Officials noted that once the investigation is complete, findings will be turned over to the Hale County District Attorney’s Office for review. No additional details have been released as the investigation remains ongoing.
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