Selma Police Department investigating Halloween weekend shooting

Published 9:59 am Monday, November 2, 2020

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The Selma Police Department is investigating a shooting that involved two gunshot victims over the weekend.

Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford said the incident took place around 8:18 Friday night at the 300 block of Gaines Avenue.

“Officers responded to the Emergency Room in reference to two gunshot victims,” Fulford said. “Upon arrival, officers made contact with a 41-year-old black male who suffered a gunshot to his lower abdomen. The second victim was a 34-year-old black male who suffered a gunshot to his right side. He was airlifted to DCH in Tuscaloosa.”

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Fulford said the shooting remains under investigation by the SPD.

“SPD Detectives are following all leads,” Fulford said. “Witnesses state that there was a dark colored dodge in the area.”