Huntsville (US), Mar 29 (AP) Two Alabama police officers are in critical condition after they were shot Tuesday evening by a man who later barricaded himself inside an apartment, city officials said.

Deputy Police Chief Michael Johnson told news outlets that a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot. Officers arriving at the scene found the shooting victim, whose injuries are not life-threatening. The two officers were then shot and were transported to Huntsville Hospital in critical condition.

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The department did not immediately release their names.

The suspect was apprehended about 6:20 pm and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the city said in a news release.

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"Our hearts are shattered. Please send every prayer you have to the officers, their families, and the Huntsville Police Department," Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said in a statement.

"I am devastated to learn the news that two Huntsville police officers were shot in the line of duty this evening. I ask the people of Alabama to join me in prayer for these heroes and their family, friends and community," Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement posted on social media. (AP)

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