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WEBVTT MARY: BIRMINGHAM POLICE TELL US OFFICER LUCAS ALLUMS WAS WOUNDED IN THAT EARLY MORNING SHOOTING NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO ALLUMS SERVED WITH BPD SINCE 2016. HE IS A PATROL OFFICER IN BIRMINGHAM’S NORTH PRECINCT. ALLUMS AND SERGEANT WYTASHA CARTER CONFRONTED CAR BREAK-IN SUSPECTS WHEN GUNFIRE ERUPTED. AT LEAST 50 EVIDENCE MARKERS SCATTERED THE SCENE. BOTH OFFICERS WERE HIT AND RUSHED TO UAB. SERGEANT CARTER DIED FROM HIS INJURIES. HIS LIFE AND SERVICE CELEBRATED LAST SATURDAY BY POLICE OFFICERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ALLUMS GOT OUT OF THE HOSPIT TWO DAYS AGO. HIS FAMILY SENT OUT A STATEMENT, WHICH READS IN PART THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH THE LOVE, SUPPORT, AND PRAYERS FOR THE INJURED OFFICER. THEY THANKED HIS FELLOW OFFICERS, DOCTORS AND SURGEONS, AND THE COMMUNIT THE ALLUMS’ FAMILY ALSO THANKED THE CARTER FAMILY, SAYING THEY WERE PRAYING FOR THEM DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. THE ALLUMS FAMILY SAYS THE INJURED OFFICER WILL CONTINUE TO RECOVER AT HOME AND THROUGH OUTPATIENT THERAPY AT THIS POINT, WE DO NOT KNOW THE CONDITION OF THE 31-YEAR-OLD INJURED SUSPECT WHO’S STILL IN THE HOSPITAL.

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Birmingham police have identified the officer who was critically injured in a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a sergeant. Officer Lucas Allums, who was released from the hospital Tuesday after being shot during a car burglary investigation on Jan. 13, is now recovering at home."Although his identity has been released, Officer Allums and his family request that the privacy of the Allums family is respected," Birmingham police said in a release. "No interviews are planned for Officer Lucas Allums or members of his family."The officer's family released this statement after his release from the hospital:"Thank you to the media for respecting our privacy and allowing us to focus on the health and recovery of our loved one. We have been so overwhelmed with the love, support, and most of all, the prayers for him. We wanted to release this statement to thank those who have played a part in his treatment and recovery thus far."Thank you to his fellow officers on the scene for tending to him; to Birmingham Fire and Rescue for their quick response, treatment, and transport; to the trauma doctors, nurses, and support personnel at UAB Emergency Department for accessing and stabilizing his injuries; to his trauma team and surgeon for his treatment and care; to the nurses and support staff in the TBICU and ATCU for the excellent care he received; to Mayor Randall Woodfin and his staff for their tremendous support; to Chief Patrick Smith and the entire Birmingham Police Department, with a special thanks to Captain James Jackson and the North Precinct, for their outpouring of love, support, and for meeting so many of our needs; to our family, friends, church, and community that have loved and supported us in so many ways during this time; to the hundreds who have prayed for our loved one and this family – we have felt the prayers and are genuinely grateful for each and every one of them. And a special thank you to Sergeant Carter’s family for allowing our loved one the special opportunity to be able to pay his respects and honor Sergeant Carter. Our heartfelt prayers for them continue as they go through this extremely difficult time."We are so thankful that our loved one has been released from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home and through outpatient therapy. We greatly appreciate your continued prayers and respect for our privacy." Birmingham Police Sgt. Wytasha Carter was killed in the shooting. He was laid to rest last weekend following a funeral service at Legacy Arena.Police said a suspect injured in an exchange of gunfire with police remains in the hospital. The State Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate. WVTM 13 coverage of deadly officer shooting:Funeral for Sgt. CarterFather of Sgt. Carter delivers heartfelt speechBirmingham mayor speaks at funeral Birmingham PD Chief Patrick Smith speaks at funeral Security video shows scene of deadly shootingFOP President talks grieving process for law enforcementMayor: Violent crime "has to be declared a public health crisis"Birmingham police chief speaks about department's lossJefferson County attorney remembers fallen Birmingham officerBirmingham PD North Precinct mourning loss of slain sergeantVIDEO: Birmingham PD salute for slain officer as body leaves hospitalFriends and colleagues remember Birmingham Police Sgt. Wytasha CarterBirmingham police chief, mayor on shooting that left 1 officer dead, another injuredBirmingham police sergeant killed, officer injured after confronting car burglary suspect