Troy police respond to shooting

Published 5:10 pm Sunday, September 9, 2018

Troy police responded to a report of a subject shot in the 100 block of St. Paul Street last night at approximately 7:00 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a 30-year old male in the front yard of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound.

The scene was secured for Troy Fire Department and Haynes Ambulance to tend to the victims’ injuries. The victim was transported by Haynes Ambulance to the helipad at Troy Regional Medical Center and then taken by Haynes Life Flight to a Montgomery Hospital for further treatment.

The suspect is this case has been identified as James Lee Jackson Jr., 25, of Troy. A warrant for Attempted Murder has been obtained for Jackson’s arrest. Jackson is 6’1” tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds.

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Anyone who may know the whereabouts of James Lee Jackson Jr. is asked to contact the Troy Police Department. Jackson is considered and extremely dangerous. If you see James Lee Jackson Jr. do not approach him; contact the Troy Police Department immediately.