An Alabama police officer was shot dead while on duty; suspect arrested



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An Alabama police officer has been shot several times while investigating suspected drug sales Thursday night, reports said.

Officer Warrior, Alabama, was conscious and in stable condition when taken to hospital, WBRC-TV in Birmingham reported. A suspect was in custody.

The injured officer was identified early Friday as Det. Lee Glenn, AL.com reported.

“He looked better than when he was transported so that’s good news. But now I’m waiting for an update from the hospital,” said Warrior Police Chief Scott Praytor. , according to WVTM-TV in Birmingham. “I would ask all the people of Warrior to pray for this officer.”

The injured officer was identified early Friday as Det.  Lee Glenn.

The injured officer was identified early Friday as Det. Lee Glenn.
(Warriors Police Department)

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Praytor said Glenn is a five-year veteran of the department.

He was in civilian clothes but identified himself as a police officer, according to the WBRC.

The suspect approached Glenn while he was sitting in his car, WVTM reported. When Glenn got out of his car, the suspect started to run away and Glenn asked him to stop. The suspect reportedly opened fire.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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