Man dead, child injured in Saturday shooting in Jefferson County

Man dead, child injured in Saturday shooting in Jefferson County

Authorities are on the scene of a shooting that left a man dead, and a child injured.

The shooting happened about 2 p.m. on Wisdom Way in Jefferson County, near the Blount County line.

Jefferson County sheriff’s Lt. Joni Money said the child has been taken to Children’s of Alabama. The relationship between the male victim and the child wasn’t immediately known.

Few details were immediately available, but said a suspect is in custody.

Money said more information will be released later today

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.