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One injured in shooting in Saraland parking lot, officials say

One injured in shooting in Saraland parking lot, officials say

SARALAND, Alabama (WKRG) — A homicide suspect is in the hospital and law enforcement officers are on the scene after a shooting in a Saraland parking lot, News 5 learned

According to Saraland Public Safety Director JC West, the incident began when the US Marshals Task Force learned that a Florida homicide suspect was in the area.

A U.S. Marshal confirmed what West said, telling News 5 they tried to stop the suspect in a parking lot off Celeste Road around 12:15 p.m.

According to officials, the incident ended with shots being fired in the parking lot.

Several witnesses told News 5 they heard gunshots coming from inside the stores they were shopping at the time.

The Alabama Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. Saraland Fire and Rescue, Satsuma Police and Saraland Police are also on the scene.

The suspect was taken to the hospital with visible injuries.

This is an evolving story. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.

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