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SIX YEARS AGO TODAY WE LOOK BACK AT SNOWMAGEDDON. ANNOUNCER: THIS IS WVTM 13. BREAKING NEWS. IS HAPPENING NOW. . IAN: THAT BREAKING NEWS IN BIRMINGHAM TONIGHT. WE’RE GETTING A LOOK AT ONE OF THE SUSPECTS CONNECTED TO SUNDAY’S OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING. AUTHORITIES HAVE TWO ROBBERY WARRANTS FOR CHRIS BURKE. HE ALONG WITH A 16-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT ARE ACCUSED IN A ROBBERY NEAR GEORGIA ROAD THAT ENDED IN GUNFIRE THAT WOUNDED BIRMINGHAM DETECTIVE JOHN FINKE. BURKE IS BEHIND BARS AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY JAI WE HAVE MUCH MORE

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Latest on the Birmingham police officer shot in Woodlawn:Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.A man and teenager are facing felony charges in connection with an incident in Woodlawn on Sunday that led to a Birmingham police officer being shot.Chris Leon Burke, 25, of Birmingham, is charged with two counts of first-degree robbery. He's being held in jail on a $500,000 bond.An unnamed 16-year-old has been charged with one count of first-degree robbery and is being held on a $250,000 bond. Police also said the officer who was shot, Detective John Finke, has made "tremendous improvement in his recovery." Get the latest information on this developing story on WVTM 13 News and WVTM 13 News app.—The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office tells WVTM 13 that the 16-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting of a Birmingham police officer will be charged in the incident. It's unclear what charges the teen will face.No word yet if the second suspect, a 25-year-old man, will be charged.Birmingham police said Monday that the injured officer, Detective John Finke, continues to improve in the hospital.Get the latest information on this story on WVTM 13 News and WVTM 13 News app.—A Birmingham police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after being shot while responding to a report of a robbery in Woodlawn Sunday morning.Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith said Detective John Finke, who works in narcotics and has been with the department since 2005, suffered three gunshot wounds — two to his stomach and one in the upper chest area. Finke, who was working security at Church of the Highlands when responded to an apparent robbery in progress on Georgia Road, was conscious before being taken to UAB Hospital. Birmingham Police said Finke "lost a lot of blood" and is in serious condition in the ICU after undergoing emergency surgery.The chief said it appears Finke was able to return fire during the incident, but it's unclear if the suspects were hit. He said the officer was not wearing a protective vest.Smith said two suspects were taken into custody in Ensley after police tracked a pair of cellphones stolen during the robbery. The chief said the suspects were in possession of the stolen phones and a handgun was recovered.Smith said the suspected shooter is 16 years old and the other suspect is 25.The State Bureau of Investigation is leading an investigation into the officer-involved shooting.Get the latest information on this developing story on WVTM 13 News and WVTM 13 News app.Get updates and live streams on social media by following WVTM 13 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.REACTIONLatest reaction to the officer shot in Birmingham:U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell"My prayers are with Officer Finke, his family and the entire Jefferson County policing community, during this difficult time. Thank you for your bravery Officer Finke, we are all praying for your speedy and full recovery."Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin"Tonight we wrap our arms around officer John Finke, his family and the entire Birmingham Police Department. Our officers risk their lives each and every time they step out of their doors for the betterment of our communities. We thank them for their commitment."Birmingham stands with you Officer Finke as we pray for a full recovery." Church of the Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges"Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer John Finke who has served our church for 8 years at our Woodlawn campus. He was critically injured today after responding to an incident in the Woodlawn community and is currently hospitalized in stable condition. Please join us in praying for Officer Finke’s full recovery and for peace and comfort for his family."Alabama AG Steve Marshall"Today, Detective John Finke of the Birmingham Police Department, while working off-duty at his church, responded to a call about a robbery in the Woodlawn area and was shot. Detective Finke is out of surgery, but not out of danger. Please pray for his full recovery."U.S. Attorney Jay Town“This tragedy is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers all law enforcement face. While they keep us safe. While they do the job. Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Finke, his family, and all of Birmingham PD. We should never forget that the line of duty is endowed by sacrifice, selflessness, and courage.”Oxford PD Chief Bill Partridge"Our prayers are with the @BhamPolice Birmingham Police Department as they have had an Officer shot this morning. This violence against law enforcement has to stop now!"Alabaster Police Department"Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured officer and @BhamPolice"—STREAM THE SCENE:FacebookTwitter