On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a bank robbery in Florence, Alabama, culminated in a fatal officer-involved shooting, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Louis Michael Hill of Rogersville. The incident also left a Florence police officer and a bystander injured.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), law enforcement responded to reports of a bank robbery around 3 p.m. Deputies from the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Florence Police Department pursued Hill, whose vehicle became disabled during the chase. Attempting to commandeer another vehicle, Hill brandished a firearm and opened fire on the officers. The officers returned fire, fatally wounding Hill. Both the police officer and the bystander sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange.
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The injured bystander was identified as Grace McClusky, a firefighter with Center Star Fire/Rescue. McClusky had stopped to render aid at the scene, unaware of the ongoing police pursuit. She was struck by gunfire but is now recovering at home.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation is currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As the community grapples with this event, local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement.