Lanett shooting leaves one wounded
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- 61-year-old male shot in lower leg on September 20, 2025 in Lanett; airlifted to regional medical center.
- White car and red truck exchanged gunfire before fleeing; nearby residence struck with no injuries reported.
A weekend shooting is under investigation by Lanett police.
The shooting occurred on September 20, 2025, at 7:27 P.M. in the area of the 1200 block of North 11th Avenue.
A 61-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the lower leg during the incident.
The male was transported from the scene by Lanett EMS before being airlifted to a regional medical center for treatment.
“A search of the area resulted in the recovery of multiple shell casings, witnesses stated a white car and a red truck were seen in the area exchanging gunfire before fleeing,” police said.
A residence in the area was also struck by gunfire, with no injures reported.
Any persons with information should contact the Lanett Police Department at 334-644-5295 or Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP
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