The Montgomery Police Department responded Friday afternoon to a shootout on Atlanta Highway, near Eastdale Mall.

Witnesses said they heard around 10 gunshots just after 1 p.m.

A woman in a silver SUV was struck by a bullet and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Those who were driving in the area said they saw people from two cars shooting at each other and they believe the woman was caught in the crossfire.

Montgomery Police have not responded to multiple media inquiries into the matter.

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