Shooting In Grayson Valley Under Investigation

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A shooting in the Grayson Valley community Thursday is under investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. in the in the 1800 block of Pebble Lake Drive.

A report by the Sheriff's office said a homeowner came home and confronted two men as they were leaving his home. As a result of the confrontation, the homeowner was shot. The homeowner ran to a neighbors house to ask for help. The two offenders ran away on foot.

Neighbors reportedly gave a description of the men and deputies are actively searching for them. The homeowner was transported to an area hospital for treatment, and his condition is unknown at this time.

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The JCSO report said it is possible that the intruders had a vehicle nearby, and that there is evidence on the scene that could lead to the identification of the offenders.

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