A woman sustains serious injuries after being shot by a juvenile wielding a stolen gun in Tuscaloosa early Sunday morning. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of 21st Street and Alston Avenue, where officers discovered the victim who was later rushed to DCH Regional Medical Center. Fortunately, officials state that while her injuries are severe, she is expected to survive.
Authorities reveal that the shooting resulted from an ongoing dispute among a group of individuals, leading the juvenile to open fire during the altercation. After interviewing over ten witnesses, police identified the shooter, who remains in custody facing serious charges, including first-degree assault. A search of the juvenile’s home uncovered the stolen weapon, prompting an ongoing investigation into its acquisition and potential further charges.
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