Alabama State Trooper Shot Sunday Night; One Suspect Dead, Two Others Injured

April 10, 2023

The Alabama state trooper shot Sunday night in Escambia County (AL) has been identified as Cpl. Jeremy Alford. One suspect is dead, and two others were injured.

“I can confirm that there was a shooting in our county that involved a trooper, and he was injured ,” Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson told NorthEscambia.com. “We are praying for him and his family.”

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Alford attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near the 101 mile marker on I-65 in Conecuh County. The driver attempted to elude, and a pursuit followed. The chase continued south on I-65 nearly 25 miles to the Brewton exit and then traveled south on Highway 41.

The suspect vehicle left the roadway where the officer-involved shooting occurred along  Highway 41 near Emmons Road, about seven miles south of I-65, or about eight miles north of the Brewton city limits.

Alford was transported to an area hospital for treatment. ALEA said one suspect was killed, and two others were injured and transported to an area hospital.

“After visiting with Cpl. Alford and his family this morning, I am extremely relieved and thankful to share that he is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “Cpl. Alford acted with true courage and heroism over the course of the incident and was able to secure the scene and ensure public safety while injured. With nearly three decades in law enforcement, Cpl. Alford is a true professional and public servant, dedicated to keeping the citizens of his local community and the State of Alabama safe. I ask that you please continue to keep Cpl. Alford and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers as we all look forward to a speedy recovery.”

ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation special agents are investigating the officer involved shooting. ALEA said the investigation is ongoing and the results will be presented to the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office.

Further details, including the names of the suspects, have not been released.

NorthEscambia.com photo.

Comments

10 Responses to “Alabama State Trooper Shot Sunday Night; One Suspect Dead, Two Others Injured”

  1. RWA on April 10th, 2023 4:28 pm

    Grateful for all law enforcement that put their lives on the line every day. Prayer’s for this Alabama state trooper and his family. May he make a speedy recovery.

  2. Wendy Smith Morgan on April 10th, 2023 3:36 pm

    We have nothing but and love and respect this family! My prayers are for a quick recovery! I thank God that Jeremy was/is watched over and kept here for his dear family!

  3. Vikki Hawkins on April 10th, 2023 3:34 pm

    Thanking God this officer will be ok. We are grateful for his work to keep our communities safe from criminals.

  4. David A. Sparks on April 10th, 2023 12:57 pm

    I am praying for this Alabama State Trooper and all Law Enforcement !!

  5. Lisa on April 10th, 2023 10:11 am

    Prayers for our Trooper that s/he makes a full recovery.

  6. Donald Hollums on April 10th, 2023 9:51 am

    I pray for a rapid recovery for our State Trooper and God’s grace and peace upon the Trooper and family. A recovery to the injured suspects with swift Justice to be done.

  7. Eugene on April 10th, 2023 8:59 am

    May God bless and protect all Troopers, Deputies, Police Officers and personnel. I pray for them often.

  8. Brandon on April 10th, 2023 8:16 am

    Praying for the trooper and his family God heal him and let him make a speedy recovery

  9. Richard Hetrick on April 10th, 2023 7:17 am

    Praying for the trooper and his family and thankful to all those who responded and assisted him.

  10. Just saying on April 10th, 2023 1:30 am

    I’m praying for the Trooper and his family.

    He is a man of strong faith and a friend.

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