Carol Robinson
Al.com
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham police officer was injured and a suspect was killed in a shooting this morning at a restaurant in the city’s northside, according to authorities.
The shooting happened at Ruth’s Cafe at 4012 24th Street North.
According to police, the officer went to the cafe and was asked by employees to make a customer who refused to pay leave the property.
As the officer approached the customer’s vehicle, the customer immediately opened fire, Chief Patrick Smith said. At about 8:50 a.m., police were called to the cafe on a report of an officer needing assistance, according to Smith.
The officer was shot twice in the right arm or hand, Smith said.
Police blocked off roads as they escort the officer to the UAB Hospital. The suspect has been confirmed to have been shot and killed.
The State Bureau of Investigation is responding to the scene.