Decatur Police Department and city of Decatur officials held a news conference Thursday afternoon to provide an update and confirm some details related to an officer-involved shooting, which happened Wednesday night.

In the news conference, police said an officer tried to pull over a driver for a minor traffic infraction near 12th Avenue and 1st Street SW about 8:25 p.m. The vehicle allegedly continued at a low speed before stopping on 11th Avenue.

The driver then reportedly exited the vehicle and brandished what police say appeared to be a firearm.

"The driver exited the vehicle and immediately brandished what appeared to be a firearm, towards the officer," said Police Chief Torry Mack. "The primary officer discharged his weapon and struck the suspect at least one time."

The injured s

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