Officer-involved shooting reported at major crash scene on I-85 in Opelika
State law enforcement are investigating an officer involved shooting while responding to a major crash along busy Interstate 85.
Police responded to a vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger car around 2:35 P.M. on June 11, 2024, on Interstate 85 near Exit 58.
As police responded, they were confronted by a subject armed with a knife. The incident ultimately led to an officer-involved shooting. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency/ State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) was called in to investigate in accordance with department protocol,” police said. “All evidence and videos will be turned over to SBI for their investigation.”
Both north and southbound lanes are closed until further notice.
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