Shooting victim found at Hurtsboro Dollar General
A shooting victim was found by Dollar General employees early Monday afternoon in the Hurtsboro area of Russell County.
The victim was reportedly shot near the abdomen while in his yard and traveled to the Dollar General on County Road 26 where the employees had applied pressure to the wound and called 911. Victim was transported to a hospital via a medical helicopter.
A search for the suspect is underway by law enforcement in the area. No other details have been confirmed.
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