BREAKING NEWS| Officials Investigating An Officer Involved Shooting Taking Place North Of Leesburg

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver says that Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office officials have been called in to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred just after 3:00 this afternoon on Highway 273 near the intersection of County Road 82 in the Little River Community.

The victim was taken from the scene by Cherokee EMS to the Leesburg FEMA Building where was taken to UAB in Birmingham. Sheriff Shaver said that no additional details are being released at this time.

Centre Police, Cedar Bluff Police, Leesburg Police Officers & Chief Brent Grimes, Leesburg Fire and units with the Tucker’s Chapel and Broomtown Fire Departments also assisted.

TRAFFIC ALERT; Due to this active crime scene, Highway 273 is shut down at the County Road 82 & County Road 81 Intersection. Fire Departments are diverting traffic at both locations.

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