Police investigating reported shooting in Phenix City
Phenix City police are investigating a reported shooting Saturday afternoon.
The incident occurred in the 1600 block of 12th Street. CNAW2News.com began receiving word on Saturday, January 3, 2026 around 3:20 P.M. eastern standard time.
A Haynes Ambulance was spotted leaving the scene with a patient in the back of the ambulance. Investigators are on scene.
It is unclear on the condition of the injured victim. Investigators appeared to mark over thirty pieces of evidence, including shell casings
According to residents in the area, gunfire was heard in this same area yesterday.
Today, while police were investigating and CNAW2News was on scene, more gunfire was heard just down the street. Police immediately went running over to investigate. Nothing was located.
This is the second shooting so far this year in Phenix City, with the first happening on First Avenue on January 2nd.
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