Woman claims self-defense in Tuscaloosa shooting

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Authorities are investigating a shooting in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where a woman shot a man multiple times. The woman claims she acted in self-defense after a history of domestic violence between the two.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents often involve complex dynamics and claims of self-defense, requiring thorough investigations to determine the appropriate legal response. This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing such situations.

The details

According to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, police were dispatched to the 600 block of 38th Street on Sunday night after receiving a 911 call. They found a man had been shot multiple times and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The woman who shot him stayed on the scene and told police she lived with and was in a relationship with the man, and that there was a history of domestic violence between them. The woman said she shot the man in self-defense after he was beating on the windows of a vehicle she had locked herself in while trying to get away from him during an argument.

• On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., police were dispatched to the scene.

What’s next

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities will determine if the woman's claim of self-defense is justified based on the evidence.