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Tuscaloosa Authorities Investigate Friday Shooting in Rosedale
An adult male victim is expected to survive after being shot in the leg.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a Friday evening shooting in the Rosedale Apartments complex that left an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim told police that a man got out of a vehicle and opened fire on him, but no arrests have been made so far.
Why it matters
Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in Tuscaloosa, with the Violent Crimes Unit tasked with investigating such incidents and working to identify and apprehend suspects to prevent further violence.
The details
Officers were called to the 3300 block of Greensboro Avenue around 7 p.m. on Friday on reports of a shooting. They found an adult male victim who had been shot in the leg, and the victim is expected to survive his injuries. Though initial social media reports indicated the shooting happened at a nearby gas station, authorities have determined the crime scene is located within the Rosedale Apartments complex.
- The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2026.
The players
Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit
The law enforcement division tasked with investigating violent crimes in the Tuscaloosa area.
Captain Marty Sellers
The co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.
What they’re saying
“Though early reports on social media said the shooting happened at a nearby gas station, Sellers said they have discovered and investigated a crime scene in the Rosedale Apartments complex.”
— Captain Marty Sellers, Co-commander, Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (wtug.com)
What’s next
The Violent Crimes Unit continues to investigate the incident and search for the suspect, who the victim described as a man who got out of a vehicle and opened fire.
The takeaway
This shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents in Tuscaloosa that the Violent Crimes Unit is working to address, underscoring the ongoing public safety challenges facing the community.
