**Breaking News**
Birmingham, AL – In a bizarre incident that has left residents of Birmingham, Alabama, scratching their heads, police released body camera footage of a high-stakes chase involving an unlikely suspect: a rooster.
According to authorities, the drama unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when officers received a call about a “suspicious fowl” roaming the streets of the city’s Ensley neighborhood. The bird, described as “aggressive” and “armed with a beak,” had apparently escaped from a nearby residence.
Police quickly responded to the scene, with multiple units converging on the area. Body camera footage shows officers cautiously approaching the rooster, who was seen strutting down the sidewalk, clucking loudly.
“We had reports of a rooster on the loose, and we took it very seriously,” said Officer James Smith, who was part of the response team. “We didn’t know what we were dealing with, and we had to exercise extreme caution. I mean, have you ever seen a rooster charge? It’s not something you want to mess with.”
As officers attempted to corral the bird, it suddenly took off running, with police in hot pursuit. The chase was on, with the rooster darting between parked cars and leaping over obstacles.
“I was surprised by how fast that rooster could move,” said Officer Emily Johnson, who was part of the pursuit team. “I’ve seen some quick suspects in my time, but this bird was something else. We had to be careful not to get too close – we didn’t want to get pecked!”
The tense standoff finally came to an end when the rooster, whose name has not been released, was safely apprehended and taken into custody. No officers were injured during the incident.
When asked about the unusual suspect, Officer Smith quipped, “Well, I guess you could say we had our hands full with this one. But hey, it’s not every day you get to say you chased a rooster down the street.”
The rooster is currently being held at a local animal control facility, where it will receive any necessary care and attention.
In a statement, the Birmingham Police Department urged residents to remain vigilant and report any further sightings of rogue poultry.
As for the rooster, its fate is still uncertain – but one thing is clear: it’s earned a place in the annals of local law enforcement history.
**This is a developing story. Check back for updates.**
