Active Standoff Underway At Tuscaloosa Motel 6

Tuscaloosa AL

09 August, 2021

11:09 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department confirms investigators are currently involved in a standoff at the Motel 6 at 4700 McFarland Boulevard E. TPD says it initially received the 911 call at 7:23 a.m., going on to report that two men broke into a room in the motel early this morning. A TPD spokesperson said a dog that belonged to the occupants was attacking one of the intruders when the other man shot the dog. At least one suspect is now barricaded in a motel room and engaged in a standoff with officers, while another suspect is in custody. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].