One Dead, Another Injured Saturday Night In Tuscaloosa Shooting; Suspect In Custody

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says one person is dead and another in critical condition following a shooting Saturday night.

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TPD confirmed to Patch that officers responded to the call of a shooting in the 3000 block of 20th Street at approximately 6:18 p.m. Saturday.

TPD spokeswoman Stephanie Taylor also said the suspect left the scene following the shooting, but was taken into custody a short time after officers responded.

Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit Captain Marty Sellers told local media that the suspect took one of the victim's vehicles and fled the scene, before being taken into custody.

The suspect has not been identified at this time, nor has the male victim who died from his injuries.

The case is now being investigated by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.

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