Victim in critical condition after Opelika shooting Friday night
Opelika police are investigating a Friday night shooting.
Opelika Police responded to a call of discharging a weapon in the 900 Block of Powledge Ave. on May 5, 2023, at approximately 5:57 p.m.
”Responding officers spoke with witnesses who stated they heard several gunshots in their immediate area,” police said. While officers were responding to the scene, an on-duty officer working at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) notified dispatch that a 22-year-old male had just arrived at the Emergency Room with a gunshot wound. The victim is currently in critical condition.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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