Shoplifting suspect allegedly strikes officer while being detained

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A shoplifting suspect resisted and struck an officer while being detained, according to MPD.

Police said they responded to Etta Avenue and Prichard Avenue on Tuesday, July 1 at 10:25 am in reference to a shoplifting.

Officers saw a man walking in the area with the shoplifted items and attempted to detain him.

The suspect began resisting the officer before striking him, causing minor injuries, according to officials…

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