Pelham Police

According to reports, a Pelham Police officer was shot to dead during a traffic stop. The incident occurred early Friday morning on I-65 in Pelham. According to police report, the Pelham Police officer was shot I-65 in Pelham, on Thursday, Dec 3, at 2350 hours. The name of the police officer died has not been released yet. Reports also said that a suspect has also been arrested by the police and further investigations are being made. According to reports, the name of the suspected man arrested was also not named. Pelham Police Department has released a statement that reads:

“On Thursday, Dec 3, at 2350 hours, a Pelham Police Officer was shot and fatally wounded during a traffic stop on I-65 in Pelham. The Officer’s name will be withheld until all relatives have been notified. The incident is being investigated as a Murder of a Police Officer. A white male is in custody in connection to the death. The individual will be named once the formal charges have been filed. The investigation continues at this time and additional information will be released when appropriate to the investigation.”

The statement added:

“The Pelham Police Department would like to thank all surrounding City, County, State and Federal Agencies who assisted in this investigation. The fine men and women of the Pelham Police Department request your support and prayers for the family of our fallen Officer.”