Shooting on Private Land Leads to Arrest | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Sunday afternoon in Hayden, a property owner confronted trespassers who opened fire after being told to leave — luckily no one was hit. The owner stayed on the line with dispatch, helping police track the fleeing vehicle to a truck stop. Officers from multiple agencies closed in, using drones and a state aircraft to corner two suspects who bolted into the woods. One suspect was arrested near I-65 with a firearm and stolen vehicle evidence; he also gave up the identity of a second suspect still at large. Authorities are actively pursuing the second person and seeking public tips as they build…