The City of Gulf Shores released more details about last night’s alterations that led to one person being shot in the leg.

Gulf Shores Public Information Officer Grant Brown said his office is managing the update of information to free up officers for the ongoing investigation. Brown said Gulf Shores Police Department (GSPD) is reviewing cellphone videos, surveillance footage and witnesses.

GSPD received a report of shots being fired at approximately 8:40 p.m. near the intersection of Hwy. 59 and East Beach Boulevard. The juvenile victim was shot in the leg during an altercation with people known to him. He was transported and later released from Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.

One suspect was taken into custody last night, but several additional suspects are being investigated, and GSPD has made contact with them. Investigators are working to clarify who the shooter is suspected to have been.

The names of the victim and suspects are not being released due to their juvenile status.

The incident happened close to The Hangout in Gulf Shores, prompting the restaurant to make a post on social media, stating:

“Gulf Shores Police Department is on the scene of a shooting that took place earlier this evening at the intersection of Hwy. 59 and Beach Hwy. Suspect(s) and victim(s) were not at The Hangout. All Hangout patrons are safe, and we await further details from GSPD.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim(s).”

One year ago, on March 28, 2023, a 21-year-old Fairhope man was arrested after a fight in the same area that led to the shooting of a teenage boy. As of February, he was still in custody and faces several charges, including attempted murder and reckless endangerment. On Feb. 28, his request to have his bond lowered from $1 million to $200,000 was granted by Judge Scott Taylor.

This week is spring break for Baldwin County Public Schools.

This is a developing story. Gulf Coast Media is awaiting information from GPD and will update as more information becomes available.