Woman, child injured by afternoon gunfire in Fairfield

Woman, child injured by afternoon gunfire in Fairfield

Gunfire erupted in Fairfield Wednesday afternoon leaving a woman and a toddler injured.

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies responded at 3:49 p.m. to a two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of 59th Street and Avenue D.

When they arrived, said Lt. Joni Money, they found one of the vehicles had been fleeing the original shooting scene when it struck another. The initial shooting location has not been disclosed.

The woman was taken to UAB Hospital, and the toddler was taken to Children’s of Alabama, according to police radio traffic.

The child appeared to be grazed. Money said their injuries do not appear life-threatening.

No arrests have been made.

This story will be updated if more information becomes available.