Selma men in critical condition after shooting Saturday

Published 11:16 pm Saturday, April 16, 2016

The Selma Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that injured two Selma men Saturday morning. 

Police responded to a call at 2:50 a.m. in reference to a shooting at the intersection of Highway 80 and Highway 41.

“[A] car drove up on them and opened fire on their vehicle,” said Sgt. Tory Neely. “They were able to drive away to a safe location and notify police.”

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The victims, ages 32 and 42, were transported by paramedics to Baptist South in Montgomery.

The victims are in critical condition, according to authorities.

The 32-year-old victim received multiple gunshot wounds in the torso. The 42-year-old victim received multiple gunshot sounds in the left arm and left leg.

Neely said investigators are following leads and a motive has not been determined.

Police encourage anyone with information to call the secret witness line at (334) 874-2588 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-7463.