Updated: Suspect dead, ALEA agent injured in Montgomery shootout

An investigation into an officer-involved shooting has begun after an incident in Montgomery led to a special agent assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) SWAT Team being injured and a suspect dead. 

A statement from ALEA said that the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit received an advisory about a first-degree robbery.

Later MACS officers found the suspect of the robbery as a passenger inside of a vehicle at approximately 5:51 p.m. in Montgomery. They attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver led and a "brief" chase began. 

Afterwards the vehicle stopped and the suspect was seen exited and fleeing to a shed at the 4000 Block of Longleaf Drive. The suspect then reportedly fired at the officers, who returned it. 

During the shootout the suspect was shot and killed. He was later identified as as Jadarrian O’Neal Clemons, 25, of Montgomery. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. 

A special agent with ALEA was struck during the shootout and was transported to a hospital for treatment but is expected to make a full recovery. 

“First and foremost, our Agent is currently doing well and is expected to make a full recovery," said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. "He showed remarkable courage and composure during an incredibly dangerous situation. Moments like this remind us that behind every badge is a person with a family who waits for them to come home."

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"I am sincerely grateful for the rapid response from our federal, state and local partners who stood behind us without hesitation. That unity speaks volumes about the character of the law enforcement community and those who sacrifice it all to protect and serve our citizens. Please continue to keep our Agent and his family in your thoughts and prayers in the following days.”

In the statement ALEA officials thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Service, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Montgomery Police Department.

“MACS operations are often carried out behind the scenes, but they involve some of the most dangerous assignments in law enforcement," said ALEA SBI Director Chris Inabinett. "Our Special Agents and MACS Officers pursue violent criminals every day. The risks are real, and this incident underscores that reality."

"In Alabama, attacks on law enforcement will not be condoned. We will continue to confront violent crime head-on, and we will always stand behind the men and women who are willing to step into harm’s way to keep others safe.”

The statement further said that findings will be turned over to the Alabama Attorney General’s Office once the investigation is concluded. 

EDIT: This story has been updated with additional information after another statement was sent out by ALEA.