Man who was injured in Covington County Officer.

Covington County, Ala. (WSFA) – According to Sheriff Blake Turman, a shootout in Covington County is examined in Covington County.

Turman said on Sunday at 4 a.m. in the morning, Covington County's E-911 shipping received from a man who is known to the authorities.

A deputy was sent to a house in County Road 21 in the red level in order to maintain a welfare check under suspicions, said Turman.

“When the arrival, the deputy noticed that the lights were switched on in the house, and when he approached, a vehicle rammed through a gate, which asked the officer. Chad Sheehan, a non -resident resident, left the vehicle with a firearm and pushed the officials. The deputy fired several shots and beat Sheehan “, Turman” said in a press release.

The deputy carried out life -saving measures and the sheriff said that Shehan was taken to a hospital in Andalusia. The sheriff says it is in a stable state with non -life -threatening injuries. The deputy was not injured in the incident.

The State Bureau of Investigation of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency examines the incident, and according to Turman, charges are submitted.

“We will keep the community up to date if the situation unfolds. Chad Shehan currently has no risk of public security. Many thanks to the River Falls police chief, Marcus Laster, and the Alea State Bureau of Investigation for their support and reaction, ”said the sheriff.

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