Salem Drive shooting believed to be self-defense; investigation ongoing
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The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is continuing to investigate an early morning shooting in the 200 block of Salem Drive that is currently believed to have been an act of self-defense.
On Wednesday, July 1, around 3 a.m., HPD officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Salem Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation by HPD’s Violent Crimes Unit found that the injured man unlawfully entered the home while armed with a firearm. During the incident, he allegedly threatened the occupants inside the residence before one of them fired a weapon in self-defense.
Investigators presented the case to the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for review. Based on the evidence currently available, the District Attorney’s Office agrees the shooting appears to have been an act of self-defense. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges are anticipated against the resident who fired the weapon.
The injured man remains under investigation for possible first-degree burglary charges. Formal charges may be filed as the investigation continues. Until charges are filed, HPD will not release his identity.