A 31-year-old man has been identified as the suspect involved in a weekend shootout that left himself and a Hoover police officer injured.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Monday identified the shooting suspect as Evan Rashad Lucas. Authorities said charges against Lucas are expected.

Court records don’t show any prior criminal history for Lucas.

The ordeal began at 11:25 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 459 when a motorist called to report multiple shots had been fired into his vehicle. No one was injured in that incident.

Officers got a description of the suspect vehicle and quickly spotted it.

The suspect – now identified as Lucas – vehicle exited the interstate and pulled into The Hills at Hoover apartment complex off Lorna Road.

The suspect then fired on officers. Police returned fire, striking Lucas in the arm.

Residents reported hearing at least eight or nine shots.

Lucas then retreated into an apartment in the 3600 Building. Negotiations continued for several hours until he surrendered at 3:41 p.m.

The officer – whose identity has not been released – was transported by police escort to UAB Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. He was shot in both arms, and also reportedly in his bullet-proof vest.

The officer has since been released from the hospital.

Because Hoover officers fired their weapons, SBI is leading the probe.

“I have visited with the officer and family members at UAB Hospital. I am thankful and relieved that our officer’s injuries do not appear to be critical,” Mayor Frank Brocato said in a prepared statement. “Today’s shooting is indicative of the challenges that law enforcement officers face daily in our communities and we are all very fortunate that this incident did not have a tragic outcome.”