VCU Investigation Underway After Gunshot Victim Arrives At DCH

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting after an individual was treated for a gunshot wound at DCH Regional Medical Center.

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Captain Jack Kennedy, commander of the multiagency unit, told local media Thursday evening that the injured male drove himself to DCH at approximately 4 p.m. Per hospital protocol, this prompted a brief lockdown of the facility.

Kennedy said VCU and the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office are currently investigating the case and no further details are available at this time.

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