World News | 2 Alabama police officers shot, suspect in custody

HUNTSVILLE, United States, March 29 (AP) — Two Alabama police officers are in critical condition after they were shot and killed Tuesday night by a man who later locked himself in an apartment, Alabama officials said Inside.

Deputy Police Chief Michael Johnson told the news outlet that a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot. Police who arrived at the scene found the shooting victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Both officers were then shot and taken to Huntsville Hospital in critical condition.

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The department did not immediately release their names.

The suspect was arrested around 6:20 p.m. and taken to a hospital where his life is not life-threatening, the city said in a news release.

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“Our hearts are broken. Please pray for the officers, their families and the Huntsville Police Department,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Butt said in a statement.

“I am devastated to learn that tonight two Huntsville police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty. I ask the people of Alabama to join me in praying for these heroes and their families, friends and communities,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. said in a statement posted on social media. (Associated Press)

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