Foley on Edge: Police Silent 24 Hours After Drive-By Shooting Leaves 20-Year-Old Critically Wounded

Foley, AL (BuzzReport) – More than 24 hours have passed since a drive-by shooting rocked the Beulah Heights community, leaving a 20-year-old man critically wounded, yet the Foley Police Department has offered no official word on the unfolding investigation, fueling growing concern among local residents.

The violent incident unfolded just before 9 o’clock Sunday night on East Azalea near Maple Street. Police confirmed that a 20-year-old individual, whose identity has not been released to the public, was struck by at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics airlifted the victim to an area hospital, but details regarding his current condition remain undisclosed, adding to the apprehension gripping the community.

Despite the gravity of the incident and the passage of a full day, the Foley Police Department has maintained a notable silence. There has been no official press release, no public statement, and no updates provided beyond the initial confirmation of the shooting and the victim’s critical transport. This lack of communication has left residents of the typically close-knit Beulah Heights neighborhood searching for answers and reassurance.

Authorities have stated that no one is currently in custody in connection with the drive-by shooting. The absence of arrests, combined with the police department’s silence, has intensified questions about the ongoing threat and the progress of the investigation.

“It’s unsettling when something like this happens right on your doorstep,” one Beulah Heights resident, who asked not to be named, told BuzzReport. “And then not hearing anything from the police for so long… it makes you wonder what’s going on, and if we’re safe.”

The Foley Police Department has issued a general plea for public assistance. Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Foley Police directly at (251) 943-4431 or to email tips to tips@foleypd.org.

BuzzReport will continue to follow this developing story.