This morning at approximately 2:40am Cullman City Communications received a call concerning a shooting at the Cullman City parking deck. Officers arrived and found one male victim who was deceased. We do believe that this is an isolated incident. There is no suspect in custody at this time. We will release more information as the investigation continues.

** Attention ** There is no immediate threat to the middle school. There were some statements made online tonight that may have some worried, but there is no immediate threat. There are plenty of CPD officers on scene, including Chief Nassetta, and the situation is currently under control.

Thanks to the south Cullman Walmart for dropping by some cupcakes for Law Enforcement appreciation week. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to Cullman City Communications for bringing by some goodies for National Law Enforcement week.

Sgt. Trey Higginbotham participating in the build a hoop at Cullman City Primary School yesterday.

Thanks to everyone for coming out to see us today at the Touch A Truck event.

Come out and join us at the Cullman County Fairgrounds for Cullman Electric Cooperative’s TOUCH A TRUCK. The event ends at 2pm.

Applications are open to fill full time sworn police officer positions. Applications for both lateral (already certified, with potential for entry up to three steps over base pay depending on years of experience) and non-certified officers with no requirement for written examination. Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cullmanal/jobs/3636367/police-officer

** This subject has been identified. Thanks to all who responded ** The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the subject in the photos below. Detective Max Bartlett is needing to speak with the person in these photos concerning an incident that took place in the City of Cullman. If you think you may know who this subject is, please contact CPD Investigation Division at 256-775-7170 or send a DM. Please do not leave any names in the comment section below. Please share this message with your Facebook friends.

** Report From Cullman Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator, Sgt Joey Duncan *** On, 05/09/2023, at approximately 7:07pm, Patricia Ross, 91yr old from Cullman, AL., was the pedestrian involved in the vehicle crash that occurred at Publix parking lot, located at the Cullman Shopping Center. The driver involved in the crash was Janice Lee 77yr old of Vinemont, AL. Ross was transported by Cullman EMS from the scene to UAB Medical Center, where she was later pronounced deceased. Lee did not sustain any injuries.

On May 5th the Cullman Police Department arrested Ethan Edward Richardson on 53 Counts including charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Production of Child Pornography and Aggravated Criminal Surveillance. All Charges Stemmed from a prior arrest and investigation. Thanks to the Cullman County District Attorney's Office for their assistance in this case and to Walmart for their cooperation throughout the entire process. The Cullman Police Department would like to commend lead investigator, Sgt Shannon Cheatwood for all his hard work along with the rest of the Investigation Division and Officer Rob Long who was the initial responding officer.

Good luck to this crew who left for the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy today. This is the most recruits we have ever sent to one session. Behave yourselves!

The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the subject in the photos below. Detective Max Bartlett is needing to speak with the person in these photos concerning an incident that took place in the City of Cullman. If you think you may know who this subject is, please contact CPD Investigation Division at 256-775-7170 or send a DM. Please do not leave any names in the comment section below. Please share this message with your Facebook friends.

Congratulations Officer Scott Bartle!

** Traffic Alert ** I-65 northbound just north of Exit 308 is currently shut down due to an overturned tanker. Northbound traffic will exit at the 308 and be diverted through town. This may take serveral hours to clear up.

* Caution * Currently on Hwy 31 South @ County Road 592, there is a one vehicle accident in which the vehicle and a gas line has caught on fire. Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Cullman Fire and Rescue and Cullman-Jefferson Gas are all on scene at this time. Hwy 31 north and south is shut down until further notice. Please find an alternate route.

*** Attention *** A Female inmate just escaped CRMC last seen on foot east of CRMC near Quick tire. There is a large Law Enforcement presence in that area now.

*** Attention *** Citizens of Cullman are being contacted from a spoofed Cullman Police Department number by someone claiming to be an employee of the Cullman Police Department. The subject calling tells the victim that they missed a court date and have a warrant for their arrest. This is a reoccurring scam where the caller eventually asks for payment in lieu of being arrested. If you are contacted, DO NOT give out any personal information and/or banking information. Hang up and contact the Cullman Police Department.

Today the Cullman Police Department’s own Lt Intae Suh and Sgt Chris Thomason modeled for the Pilot Club 28th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at Cotton Creek.