One dead, one injured in Lee County shooting; investigation underway

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — One person is dead and another is hospitalized following a shooting in Lee County, according to Sheriff Jay Jones.

Jones said deputies received a call at approximately 8:13 p.m. CST. Responding officers stopped in the middle of Lee Road 379, north of the Long Bridge.

When deputies arrived, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead, while the other was transported by ground ambulance to East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.

Authorities say two handguns were found at the scene, one near each victim. Details surrounding the shooting are limited, and authorities have not identified a motive.

Jones said there is no threat to the surrounding community.