Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit On Scene Of Shooting In Samantha

SAMANTHA, AL — Tuscaloosa Patch has confirmed that the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a Friday morning shooting in the Samantha community in northern Tuscaloosa County.

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Deputies with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office had a section of Billy Bigham Road, just off of Northside Road, cordoned off Friday morning, with investigators giving special attention to a Chevrolet truck parked in the road.

At least five different yellow evidence markers could be seen around the vehicle but no other details have been released as this time.

This is a developing story. Tuscaloosa Patch will have more information as it becomes available.