ALEA launches investigation into officer-involved shooting
ALEA says at approximately 12:01 p.m. on May 6, an ALEA trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2013 Infinity G37 on Alabama Highway 51 in Bullock County. The driver of the Infinity, later identified as Jemmie Earl Hicks Jr., 33, refused to stop and a chase ensued.
Hicks eventually came to a stop on Bullock County 106 near Flower Garden Road where he then exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. Police say the foot pursuit led into a deadly force encounter between Hicks and the ALEA Trooper.
Over the course of the incident, Hicks was injured by gunfire and the trooper rendered first aid. However, Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
ALEA says additional details are not available at this time, while the investigation is ongoing. The findings will be turned over to the Bullock County District Attorney's office.
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