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Alabama man about to move out shoots his girlfriend while their toddler is in the next room

BIRMINGHAM, AL – A Jefferson County jury sentenced a 33-year-old man to life in prison without parole Thursday after convicting him of fatally shooting the mother of his young child, despite the defendant’s wish to receive the death penalty. Arkeem Marshall was found guilty of capital murder in the September 2023 killing of TiMira Pullom, 28. Jurors took little time to reach a verdict, deliberating just 15 minutes on the murder charge, but spent hours …

Dying Mother’s Last Message Could Unlock Clues to Birmingham Triple Homicide

BIRMINGHAM, AL — A devastating shooting in Birmingham last month resulted in the deaths of a young woman, her 5-year-old son, and her boyfriend, shocking the local community and shedding light on a somber story of loss and urgency. Arkia “Kia” Berry, 28, managed to send a pivotal text message in her final moments, possibly identifying her killer. On that fateful day in July, investigators found a car riddled with bullets containing the lifeless bodies …

Birmingham Massacre Suspect Faces Additional Murder Charges; Now Linked to 14 Deaths, Including Alleged Murder-for-Hire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Authorities on Tuesday charged Damien Laron McDaniel, a 22-year-old from Fairfield, with additional counts of homicide, bringing his total alleged murders to 14 in recent incidents that have shocked the community. McDaniel was already in custody for his involvement in a mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South area and at Trendsetters Lounge, which resulted in 11 deaths and several injuries. The new charges include the targeted killings of a local firefighter …

New Year’s Day Tragedy in Birmingham: Young Man Dies Following Early Morning Double Shooting and Police Chase

Birmingham, Ala. — A tragic incident that unfolded in the early hours of New Year’s Day resulted in the death of a 23-year-old man from Gardendale after a shooting incident. Authorities have identified the victim as Nathaniel Young, who succumbed to life-threatening injuries earlier this week. The shooting, which took place on Center Street North at the intersection with Graymont Avenue West, also left another individual wounded. According to Birmingham Police spokesperson Officer Truman Fitzgerald, …

Charged: Birmingham Man Faces Murder and Burglary Accusations in Death of 94-Year-Old Wolverhampton Resident

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom – A 45-year-old Birmingham man has been formally accused of the murder and burglary related to the death of 94-year-old Harold Monk, who suffered severe injuries at his Bradmore home, authorities reported. The incident, which has rattled the local community, occurred last week. According to West Midlands Police, Harold Monk was found in a critical condition at his residence near Birches Barn Road in Wolverhampton and later died in the hospital on …

Tragedy Strikes Birmingham Again: One Dead, Another Critical Following Midnight Gas Station Shootout

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the dark early hours of Saturday morning, gunfire erupted outside a Birmingham gas station, where a total of 42 rounds were detected by the city’s ShotSpotter system. The violent outbreak at the convenience store on the 800 block of 3rd Avenue left one person dead and another critically injured, escalating concerns about recurring violence in this location. Responding to the ShotSpotter alerts shortly after 3 a.m., Birmingham police found one victim …

Tragic Weekend Shootings Claim Lives of Two Birmingham Men Amidst Altercations

Birmingham, Ala. — Over the weekend, two fatal shootings occurred in the Jefferson County area, claiming the lives of Traiquielle Raheem Chambers, aged 29, and Paul Justin Stanley, aged 35, authorities confirmed. Both shootings are being investigated, and the circumstances surrounding these tragic incidents have shaken local communities. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Chambers was fatally shot Saturday night in the 1400 block of First Avenue West, Birmingham. Law enforcement authorities were alerted …

Urgent Manhunt Underway After Deadly Mass Shooting Rocks Birmingham Entertainment District

Birmingham, Alabama — Authorities are currently searching for multiple suspects following a deadly shooting late Saturday night in one of Birmingham’s bustling entertainment districts. The violent outbreak claimed the lives of four people and left 18 others with injuries, prompting a citywide manhunt. The Birmingham Police Department responded to the incident just after 11:00 p.m., where officers discovered three individuals — two men and one woman — deceased on the sidewalk. Emergency personnel declared these …

Night of Terror in Birmingham: Four Dead and 17 Wounded in Suspected Targeted Attack Amidst City’s Nightlife

Birmingham, Alabama — A violent outburst late Saturday in the bustling neighborhood of Five Points South left four people dead and 17 others wounded, sparking a major investigation with federal involvement. As of Sunday evening, no suspects have been apprehended in the incident that local authorities are suspecting was a targeted attack. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Birmingham Police were called to the scene where the initial chaos unfolded. Three individuals were discovered unresponsive …

Tragedy Strikes Birmingham: Three Identified Among Fatalities in Mass Shooting at Entertainment District

Birmingham, Ala. — A tragic burst of gunfire shattered the nightlife of Birmingham’s bustling Five Points South entertainment district over the weekend, leaving four dead and 17 others wounded, authorities said Monday. The incident unfolded late Saturday night outside the Hush lounge, an area popular among locals and visitors alike for its vibrant bar and club scene. The victims, pronounced dead at the scene or local hospitals, include Anitra Holloman, 21, Tahj Booker, 27, and …