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Lowe's Shooting: Deputy Injured, Suspect Hospitalized
17 Jun
Summary
- A deputy was shot but released after the incident.
- The suspect remains hospitalized in stable condition.
- A shopper was struck by gunfire and taken to helicopter.
An officer-involved shooting occurred on June 16, 2026, at a Lowe's Home Improvement store in Lawrence County. Deputies from Lawrence and Morgan Counties were attempting to locate a wanted individual when the shooting took place. One deputy sustained a gunshot wound but was treated and released from the hospital on the same day.
The suspect involved in the shootout was hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition as of Monday night. Tragically, a Lowe's shopper was also hit by gunfire during the incident and required immediate medical attention. An Air Evac helicopter landed at the scene to transport the injured shopper.
Witnesses observed a white sedan near the lumber yard with visible bullet holes, which was identified as belonging to the suspect. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office later confirmed that the Limestone County Sheriff's Office would lead the investigation due to the involvement of other law enforcement agencies in securing the scene.
