April 15, 2026
A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized in stable condition after an exchange of gunfire while serving a first-degree rape arrest warrant near the 900 block of County Road 188 in Loachapoka. The suspect, 36-year-old Wilder Cobon Gomez, fired upon deputies and was killed during the shootout. Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed the deputy was transferred to UAB Hospital via helicopter for further evaluation by a specialist. ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry per protocol, with findings to be referred to the Lee County District Attorney’s Office.
Source: Opelika Observer; ABC 33/40 (abc3340.com)
From the Weekly Opelika News & Events Digest — April 13–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
