SHEFFIELD-Three people have been shot in the early morning hours of Friday, December 3 in the parking lot of Jokers Restaurant and Lounge at 4840 Hatch Blvd. in Sheffield.
Police Chief Ricky Terry said officers were at another restaurant in the area around 1:30AM when they heard shots fired. When officers arrived they found three people who were suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot of Jokers. The three were taken to Helen Keller Hospital for treatment. One of the victims is in serious condition and has been transported to Huntsville Hospital where he remains in critical condition.
According to Chief Terry the incident started as an argument in the front of the restaurant and then escalated into gunfire with several shots being fired resulting the 3 men being injured.
Names of the victims have not been released but the ages are 26, 27, and 29. Terry said a 40-year-old person of intrest is being questions and no charges have been filed.
Sheffield Police are asking anyone with information concerning the shooting to call 256.386.5630.
