Birmingham police shoot suspect after shots fired during chase on I-20/59

Birmingham police shot someone Wednesday afternoon after a chase briefly blocked traffic on I-20/59 near Birmingham Airport.

It was initially unclear how seriously the person was injured.

The incident began shortly before 4 p.m. during a chase.

A suspect is said to have shot at police on the highway. It was initially unclear whether anyone was injured at the scene.

A warning has been issued that officials need all possible assistance.

The suspect was shot in the 4700 block of 13th Avenue North and left the scene with Birmingham firefighters and a police escort. The suspect reportedly ran off the highway into the neighborhood.

Police Chief Scott Thurmond and all senior officers of the department are at the scene on 13th Avenue. ATF and ALEA are on site and the district’s Star-1 helicopter is flying overhead.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more becomes known.