Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Atmore Hotel Shooting

Police in Atmore arrested a man suspected of robbery and firing a weapon at a hotel Friday evening. Officers with the Atmore Police Department responded to the Greenlawn Hotel in the 1400 block of East Nashville Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots, according to the department.

The suspect, considered armed and dangerous, was apprehended shortly after leaving the scene. Details on the nature of the robbery and whether anyone was injured were not immediately available.

The incident marks another armed crime in the North Escambia area. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Atmore Police Department.