NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials said Thursday that twoSheriff Alabama agentswere shot dead on Wednesday while chasing the suspect. ..
Bibb County District Attorney Michael Jackson has confirmed the death of Deputy Bibb County Sheriff Brad Johnson, Fox-affiliated WBRC-TV reported.
"Cowards are said to kill a thousand people, but only one hero."Bibb CountySheriff Jody Wade tells reporters Told. "Blood Johnson was a hero."
He added that investigator Chris Poole was recovering after being released from the hospital. In a statement, Alabama Governor Kay Ivy said Johnson would be remembered as a hero.
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"Today, all of Alabama loses one of the heroes in blue, Deputy Brad Johnson of Bibb County. I'm sad about that. "She said. "At just 32 years old, he worked for law enforcement for several years and engaged in marriage. He will be remembered as a hero."
"He wants to protect the community Not only will he be called a hero through organ donation, "she added. "Our state as a whole is praying for his family, his fiancé, and his fellow law enforcement officers."
The shooting occurred around 5 pm. Because the agent was chasing the stolen car. According to officials, the suspect was identified as 26-year-old Austin Patrick Hall and was the subject of a "massive" manhunt after fleeing the scene.
He was arrested by the United States Marshals Service on Thursday morning and remains in prison. He has been detained at the Sheriff County Sheriff's Office for attempted murder and assault on police officers with guns.
Johnson is a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office, leaving his fiancé and two children, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement.
Austin Patrick Hall (26 years old) is one hour later One of them died after two agents of Alabama Sheriff were shot dead, according to officials arrested. (Persity Police)
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He also stated that the hall has along criminal record.
"My office is scrutinizing policies to allow violent criminals like Hall to walk freely," Marshall said. "The judicial system has failed these officers, and I will do everything with my power to ensure that it never happens again."
