1 Man Dead-Hoover Officer and Suspect Shot
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
February 9, 2026
HOOVER, Ala. Hoover police officers were dispatched to a call at 8 a.m. at a residence on River Lake Drive in the Southlake neighborhood off Valleydale Road.
Police said that a male on scene had shot and killed his father during a domestic dispute prior to police arriving at the residence.
As several police officers made entry into the home, the son, opened fire on police, who engaged him and both an officer and the suspect were shot.
Both the injured officer and the suspect were transported to UAB Hospital. The conditions of the officer and suspect have not yet been released.
Hoover Police Captain Daniel Lowe said that the officer is stable and expected to make a full recovery
Because officers discharged their weapons, the investigation was turned over to the State Bureau of Investigation. With ALEA conducting the investigation any further questions about this incident should be directed to them.
The Hoover Police Department would ask for continued prayers for all affected by today’s events. We would also like to thank our community for the outpouring of support and the numerous law enforcement agencies who responded and offered assistance.
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