TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a child Monday afternoon.
According to TPD, officers responded to the Village at Brook Meadows apartment complex just after 4:15 p.m. on reports of a shooting near the pool area. Once on the scene, they discovered a child had been struck by gunfire. They are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at this time.
One suspect has been arrested by TPD outside of University Mall. Another suspect is being sought after in this case.
Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area of Hargrove Road near McFarland Boulevard. The left lane of 15th Street has been closed off to traffic where one of the suspects abandoned their vehicle.
No other information has been released at this time. Stay with CBS 42 as this is a developing story.