DPD investigating after man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound

Logan Sparkman

May 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM·1 min read

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Decatur Police are investigating after a spokesperson said a man showed up to Decatur Morgan Hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers responded to Decatur Morgan Hospital on Friday after receiving a call that a male who arrived suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The man was taken to Huntsville Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Decatur City Schools officials said that Decatur High and Decatur Middle were in secure perimeter for a short time on Friday while police investigated an incident at Decatur Morgan Hospital.

However, a spokesperson for the department confirmed to News 19 that the shooting did not happen at the hospital.

Police are continuing to investigate, but believe this is an isolated incident. The spokesperson said more information will be released as it becomes available.

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