MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Police in Mobile, Alabama, are appealing to the public for information about a shooting and robbery suspect who shot a man during a theft. The incident occurred at the intersection of Texas Street and South Broad Street on Sunday morning. The unidentified suspect, armed with a gun, approached the victim and demanded his belongings. When the victim attempted to flee, the suspect fired the gun, inflicting non-life-threatening injuries. The perpetrator then fled the scene on foot.
According to a statement from the Mobile Police Department, the suspect was captured by a surveillance camera in a nearby store before the incident. Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-1700.
In surveillance footage released by the police department, the suspect can be seen brandishing a gun as he confronts the victim. The footage also captures the suspect fleeing the scene of the crime on foot.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated for his wounds. The suspect remains at large, and the police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the perpetrator.
The police have not provided details about any potential leads in the case, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident has raised concerns among local residents, who are worried about the safety and security of the community. The Mobile Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring the suspect to justice.
The department has not released any other information about the suspect’s description or whether the victim was able to provide any identifying details. The authorities are relying on the public to assist in solving the case and ensuring public safety.