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MADISON COUNTY-Shortly before midnight Friday night, Sheriffs Deputies responded to an in-progress Domestic Violence call in the 100 block of Pulley Ln. in Toney. When Deputies arrived on scene they saw a male offender with a handgun chasing a female and actively shooting at her. A Deputy fired his weapon, striking the male shooter.
Deputies rendered first-aid until EMS arrived and the offender was transported to the hospital in serious condition. The female victim was not injured and neither were any Sheriff Deputies. The State Bureau of Investigation was notified and responded to conduct the investigation.
In accordance with standard procedures the Deputy has been placed on paid leave pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Sheriff Turner said, “Domestic violence calls are the most volatile and dangerous calls Deputies respond to. Thanks to the quick actions of our deputies, the victim of this call was saved from serious injuries”.
Brent Patterson/ PIO/Madison County Sheriff’s Depatment
On Saturday, July 18, at the request of the Madison County Sheriff’s
Office, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau
of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving a
Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff Office.
Office, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau
of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving a
Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff Office.
The incident occurred when Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to an
in-progress Domestic Violence call within the 100 Block of Pulley Lane in Toney within Madison
County. As Deputies arrived on scene, they encountered a female that was being chased by a male
suspect armed with a handgun, who was actively shooting at the female. A Deputy with the
Madison County Sheriff’s Office fired his weapon, striking the armed male suspect. The male
suspect, later identified as Jody Drake Jr., 42, of Toney, was transported to the Huntsville Hospital
for medical treatment. The female victim involved in the incident was not injured. Deputies were
also not injured during the incident.
in-progress Domestic Violence call within the 100 Block of Pulley Lane in Toney within Madison
County. As Deputies arrived on scene, they encountered a female that was being chased by a male
suspect armed with a handgun, who was actively shooting at the female. A Deputy with the
Madison County Sheriff’s Office fired his weapon, striking the armed male suspect. The male
suspect, later identified as Jody Drake Jr., 42, of Toney, was transported to the Huntsville Hospital
for medical treatment. The female victim involved in the incident was not injured. Deputies were
also not injured during the incident.
Nothing further is available as the investigation remains ongoing. Once complete, the findings
will be turned over to the Madison County District Attorney’s Office.
will be turned over to the Madison County District Attorney’s Office.
Media Release/Captain Jeremy J. Burkett/Administrative Bureau Director/Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
