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Opelika police investigating late Thursday morning shooting
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Key takeaways
- Opelika police responded to shooting on May 8 around 11:42 A.M. on Alabama Avenue.
- 28-year-old Hispanic male with multiple gunshot wounds airlifted to Columbus hospital; investigation ongoing.
Opelika police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday morning.
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Police say their 911 tele-communicators received a call regarding an assault on May 8, 2025, around 11:42 A.M., in the 1000 block of Alabama Avenue.
When officers arrived, they located a 28-year-old Hispanic male with several gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid, and the man was transported via Lifeflight to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.
This incident remains under investigation at this time.
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