Madison Police Department
Contributor
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at approximately 2:16 p.m., officers with the Madison Police Department (MPD) and deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to 589 S. Duval Ave., in Madison, in reference to a deputy with the MCSO calling for assistance over the radio.
MCSO Sergeant Jeff Rosenberg witnessed a black male firing approximately six shots at a parked vehicle on the side of South Duval, with the vehicle being struck numerous times. The vehicle was occupied with a driver and passenger and was approximately 50 feet south of the residence located at 589 S. Duval Ave.
Sgt. Rosenberg confronted the shooter, who retreated behind some bushes in front of the residence and then disappeared behind the back of the residence, where he was seen by witnesses getting into a vehicle. The vehicle fled south on South Duval Avenue. The scene was secured by officers and deputies to ensure that the threat of violence was no longer present.
Detectives with the MPD are actively working on the case and are verifying the identity of the shooter. Once the shooter has been positively identified, warrants will be obtained for his arrest. If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective William F. Sircy at (850) 973-5077.