Suspect Charged After Shooting At TPD Officers On Christmas

Tuscaloosa AL

25 December, 2020

9:49 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A suspect with an extensive criminal history is behind bars after reportedly shooting at Tuscaloosa Police officers in the early morning hours on Christmas day. The multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit said no one was injured in the shooting and that Danny William Haynes, 36, was arrested on a long list of charges. 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. Unit Commander Captain Jack Kennedy said in a press release on Friday that Thursday night at approximately 11:30 p.m., a woman reported that she was robbed and her vehicle stolen by a man armed with a handgun while in the common area of Riverpoint Apartments at 608 Jack Warner Parkway. Kennedy said the victim informed police that the suspect was a stranger and not someone she knew. He then said Tuscaloosa Police initially responded, made a report, and began searching for the suspect and victim's vehicle. After midnight, at approximately 3 a.m. Friday, TPD officers responded to a second apartment complex, Evolve, located at 680 6th Avenue NE, for a call of a suspicious man. "Upon arrival of patrol units, the suspect fled on foot and officers pursued on foot," Kennedy said. "During the pursuit, a shot was fired from the suspect, and thankfully, no officers were injured." The suspect was taken into custody, Kennedy said, and multiple items from the robbery on Jack Warner Parkway were found in his possession, along with a loaded pistol. Haynes was charged with attempted murder, first-degree robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and attempting to elude police. Due to his criminal history, which Kennedy said includes multiple pending felony cases, Haynes was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond, pending approval by the courts. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter.