ALEA agent injured in shooting near Montgomery airport

Authorities say the incident occurred during a law enforcement operation in the area.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) special agent assigned to the SWAT Team was hospitalized after being struck by gunfire in an officer-involved shooting near the Montgomery Regional Airport on Wednesday evening. The incident happened around 5:51 p.m. in the 4000 block of Longleaf Drive, and a large law enforcement presence from multiple agencies responded to the scene.

Why it matters

Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and high-profile issue, especially when an agent is injured. This incident raises questions about the circumstances that led to the shooting and the ongoing investigation by authorities.

The details

According to ALEA, the shooting occurred while SWAT members assigned to the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit were conducting an enforcement detail in the area near the Montgomery airport. Additional details about the incident were not immediately released, but an active investigation is underway.

  • The incident happened at 5:51 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

The state law enforcement agency in Alabama responsible for various law enforcement duties, including operating a SWAT team.

Montgomery Police Department

The local police department in Montgomery, Alabama that responded to the incident along with other law enforcement agencies.

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What’s next

The investigation into the officer-involved shooting is ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances or the condition of the injured ALEA agent.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks and challenges faced by law enforcement during operations, and the need for thorough and transparent investigations when officer-involved shootings occur.