Henry Co. manhunt suspect's mug shot released

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William Walker (Source: Henry/Coffee Co. Sheriff's Depts.)

A Dale Co. Sheriff's helicopter helps in a Henry Co. manhunt.

ABBEVILLE, AL (WSFA) - A manhunt is under way in Henry County after sheriff's deputies became involved in a shooting incident. The shooting occurred off County Road 48 in Abbeville Wednesday morning.

Authorities say deputies were responding to a suspicious vehicle report around 1:45am, but when they located the vehicle, a woman pulled a gun.

Deputies fired shots, striking the unidentified woman. It wasn't immediately known how many times the woman was shot, but authorities say she was taken to an area hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

A male suspect, identified as William Walker, fled the scene on a four-wheeler. That ATV was later found abandoned. Now, a manhunt is taking place near the Thomas Mill Creek area of Henry Co.

The Dale Co. Sheriff's helicopter is being used to assist in the search as is the Houston County Sheriff's Department's tracking team.

Investigators say the suspects have two warrants out for their arrests. They're suspected of thefts in the Ozark area Tuesday. The truck and four-wheeler were stolen from the Ozark Utilities Board.

It's believed both suspects are also wanted on outstanding warrants for multiple burglaries from Coffee County.