Taylor Cox

Taylor Cox. Image from CrimeStoppers 215 STOP. 

A child sex predator suspect who was believed to be hiding in Selma has been arrested in Autauga County after he allegedly shot at officers. 

According to CrimeStoppers 215 STOP Taylor Cox, 28, was arrested on Wednesday night on County Road 165. 

Cox reportedly shot "several" times at officers as they approached the residence but surrendered soon afterwards. He had been wanted on two felony child pornography possession charges. 

He has now been charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.

No other information was made available as the investigation is ongoing. 

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