MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – One person was pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital following a shooting at a gas station on Moffett Road, Mobile police reported.
It was just after 10 p.m. Thursday when officers rushed to the Chevron gas station at 4126 Moffett Road for a report of gunfire. Police said they discovered a vehicle, a gas pump and a nearby home that had been struck by gunfire.
At the scene, officers learned that a male victim was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
According to MPD, the fire came from a vehicle that had driven into the parking lot. No one was injured in the nearby house that was hit by the gunfire, police said.
Early Friday afternoon, police distributed a photo of a person who was inside the Chevron gas station Thursday evening. Investigators are asking the public for help in identifying the person. The MPD said he “is not considered a person of interest, but investigators would like to speak with him as soon as possible.”
If you have any information about this case, police ask that you contact them at 251-208-7211. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted by texting to 844-251-0644 or by visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.
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