Montgomery, Alabama – An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Special Agent was shot during a SWAT operation in Montgomery on Wednesday evening, prompting an active investigation.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the agent was struck by gunfire during an officer-involved shooting around 5:51 p.m. in the 4000 block of Longleaf Drive. The agent was assigned to ALEA’s SWAT Team and was working alongside officers with the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit at the time of the incident.
ALEA confirmed the Special Agent was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The agency did not release details regarding the agent’s condition.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been disclosed. ALEA stated the situation remains under active investigation and no additional information is available at this time.
Officials did not indicate whether any suspects were injured, taken into custody, or are facing charges.
The shooting occurred in a residential area of east Montgomery, drawing a significant law enforcement presence Wednesday evening.
Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation continues.
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