Crime & Safety
Shots Fired At Jefferson County Deputies In Pinson
A man has been taken into custody after firing shots at Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies in Pinson Saturday.
PINSON, AL — A man is in custody after firing at Jefferson County deputies Saturday in Pinson. The incident occurred just after 11 a.m. in the 8200 Block of West Hill Road.
Sgt. Joni Money of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the deputies responded to reports of a man firing a gun in the area, and were fired upon when they arrived at the scene. Money said the deputies backed away and called for assistance.
Contact was made with the man’s family who stated that he may require mental health assistance. Deputies were able to take the man into custody without any injuries, Money said.
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The shooter is identified as 49-year-old Charles Benjamin Cofield. Cofield was transported to a local hospital under guard for a mental evaluation. After evaluation and release, Cofield was transported to the Jefferson County Jail. He is charged with three counts of attempted murder with bonds totaling $450,000.
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