The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon on Highway 25 in the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle, according to Bibb County Attorney Michael Jackson. Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Austin Patrick. It is considered armed and extremely dangerous, said the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. A manhunt is underway for 26-year-old Austin Patrick Hall, who is considered armed and extremely dangerous after members of the County Sheriff’s Office shot at Highway 25 in Bib County, Ala on June 29, 2022. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Hall has a criminal record of 72 different charges since 2012, including assault, attempted police escape and resistance to arrest, authorities said. He tried to drown a correctional officer in Calhoun County in 2020, according to ALEA. Hall was released from Calhoun County Jail in April. The situation of the deputies is not known at the moment. ABC News’ William Gretsky contributed to this report.
