Alabama Man Killed In Police Shootout During Domestic Dispute
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SELMA, Ala. (CBSMiami/AP) — Alabama officers shot and killed a man who first shot his girlfriend during a domestic dispute and fired at police when they arrived, authorities said Friday.
Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said the man shot his girlfriend in front of her children Thursday night because "he felt like she came home too late." The State Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that the Selma Police Department was called to a home because of the dispute.
Jackson said the man threatened to kill himself. He said officers tried to calm the man down until he shot at police and they returned fire, killing him. Jackson said the couple has a history of domestic violence calls.
An officer was wounded in the exchange but Jackson said the injuries aren't life-threatening. The woman is expected to survive.
The man and the officer were not identified. Jackson said both are black.
The SBI is investigating the shooting at the Selma Police Department's request. Its findings will be turned over to Jackson's office to determine whether to bring any changes.
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