Male shot following road rage shooting on I-59

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A 31-year-old male has been shot following a road rage shooting on I-59 near Hammondville.

According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), on Sunday, May 10th, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Deputies with the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, Dekalb Ambulance Service, and Valley Head Police Department responded to 11877 AL HWY 117 in Hammondville in regards gunshot victim who was reporting being shot while driving on I-59 Southbound.

They say the original scene was secured and the victim was transported to Erlanger Baroness Hospital by DAS.

Investigators with the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit responded to three separate scenes related to the shooting and gathered evidence and witness statements.

Multiple rounds were fired from the offender’s vehicle and at least two vehicles traveling on I-59 SB were struck by gunfire.

The DCSO says due to witness and victim statements, as well as evidence gathered from the scenes, they are able to say that the incident appears to be a “road-rage” related shooting that took place on I-59 Southbound near the Hammondville/Valley Head exit ramp.

They say they have a vehicle description and direction of travel and are working with partner agencies to locate the offender.

The victim struck by gunfire appears to be in stable condition and is expected to survive.

This is currently an active investigation and more information will be released at a later date.