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On Saturday, April 26, at the request of the Opelika Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting involving an officer with the Opelika Police Department. The Opelika Police Department responded to a call for service near the 1300 Block of South Long Street in Opelika within Lee County. Once on scene, officers encountered a suspect with what was believed to be a handgun. Subsequently, one of the officers fired their weapon, striking the suspect. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the handgun was a full-sized replica of a Beretta 9mm semiautomatic handgun.

In the last couple of months, Tallapoosa County has seen three murders. These heinous acts cause great complications within the community; however, law enforcement officials around the county have worked tirelessly to find justice for every victim.