Sylacauga, AL — Sylacauga Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile injured Saturday evening.
According to police, officers responded at approximately 7:48 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, to a report of a shooting in the area of Willowood Street. Upon arrival, officers found that a juvenile had sustained a gunshot wound.
The injured juvenile was transported by ambulance to Coosa Valley Medical Center and later transferred to Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham for further treatment. Police said the injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
The incident remains under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Sylacauga Police Department or CrimeStoppers.
Individuals with information about this or any other crime are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers using the 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867). Tips may also be submitted anonymously by texting 215STOP to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form, or by using the P3 Tips app. Tipsters are advised to obtain a Tip ID and password in case investigators need follow-up information.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact CrimeStoppers directly.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. Any defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
