BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are on the scene of a shooting investigation involving the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Tuesday afternoon.
According to public information officer Henry Irby, deputies issued a traffic stop at around 2:15 p.m. near 1st Avenue North and 56th Street North. A pursuit began after the driver allegedly refused to stop.
The chase ended on Messer Airport Highway at the intersection of I-20 and 59 North when the driver crashed their vehicle. The driver then left the vehicle and shots were fired. Irby did not specify who fired first.
The driver has been taken to UAB Hospital and will be taken into custody once released. Irby said the driver struck deputies' vehicles, but no other injuries were reported.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will be the primary investigation agency on this case. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the department.