Two Teens Shot On Elm Street In Tuscaloosa Friday

Tuscaloosa AL

16 January, 2021

3:15 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says it is investigating the attempted murder of two people Friday night on Elm Street after both were shot. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. Tuscaloosa Police officers were reportedly called to a residence in the 3200 block of 37th Street at 8:03 p.m. Friday after a 19-year-old man said he had just been shot while sitting in his vehicle parked in the 3000 block of Elm Street. Police say he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. TPD said that victim remained hospitalized Saturday. Additionally, officers were notified around the same time that a gunshot victim had just arrived at DCH in a private vehicle. The 17-year-old victim told officers that he was standing on Elm Street beside the other victim's vehicle when three men approached, before one opened fire, striking both of them. TPD said the 17-year-old's injuries were serious, but not believed to be life-threatening. Those with information into this case are asked to call TPD at (205) 349-2121 or CrimeStoppers at 205-752-STOP (7867). Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter. You can also download the Patch mobile app, free for Apple and Android mobile devices.