Alabama
Police standoff shuts down part of downtown Mobile, Alabama
A number of law enforcement officials with weapons drawn surrounded a car parked exterior a authorities constructing in Cellular, Alabama, in a standoff that lasted greater than a hour
MOBILE, Ala. — A number of law enforcement officials with weapons drawn surrounded a car parked exterior a authorities constructing in downtown Cellular, Alabama, in a standoff that lasted greater than a hour Monday.
It wasn’t instantly clear what prompted the heavy police response close to Authorities Plaza, which comprises a number of Cellular County workplaces and courts. However pictures and video from the scene confirmed dozens of officers pointing handguns and rifles towards a automotive parked alongside a curb.
Police stated the standoff started after an individual confirmed up exterior the constructing with a gunshot wound, information shops reported.
A fundamental highway by the town was blocked, as was a tunnel that passes beneath the Cellular River main out of the town.