News Summary
The Birmingham community is mourning the loss of 22-year-old Demarious Antwon Cherry, who was killed in a tragic shooting on February 5, 2025. The incident, which involved multiple gunshots, has left many residents in shock and raised concerns about rising gun violence in the area. An 18-year-old has been charged with murder as the community seeks healing and safety in the aftermath of this devastating event.
Birmingham Community Shocked by Fatal Shooting Incident
Birmingham is waking up to some devastating news that has rocked the Kingston community. On the evening of February 5, 2025, a tragic shooting took the life of a 22-year-old man, leaving his family and friends in utter shock and grief. The victim, Demarious Antwon Cherry, was described as an innocent bystander, only trying to run a simple errand. In a heartbreaking twist, an 18-year-old, identified as Remeon Lewis, has now been charged with murder in connection with the fatal incident.
A Chaotic Night for Kingston Neighborhood
The tense event unfolded around 9:40 p.m. on Roscoe Avenue, specifically in the Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Homes area. Reports are coming in that approximately 40 shots were fired during what police have labeled a gunfight. It’s tough to imagine the sheer terror that must have gripped the community as those shots echoed through the night, causing a chaotic scene as crowds scattered at the sound of approaching sirens.
The Birmingham Police Department was alerted to the chaos through their advanced Shot Spotter system, which detects gunfire in the area, quickly triggering a response from nearby officers. When the police arrived on the scene, they found poor Cherry lying near the steps of an apartment building. Despite the best efforts of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service, he was pronounced dead shortly after at around 10 p.m.
A Community in Mourning
The heartbreak of this incident has rippled through the Kingston community, with family and friends remembering Demarious Cherry as a kind-hearted individual who stayed out of trouble and always lent a helping hand. According to those who knew him, he was just doing a favor for his aunt, heading to the store to pick up something when this terrible violence erupted. As he made his way home, Cherry became an unintended victim in a deadly situation that should have never happened.
His mother, Tiffany Moore, shared the profound pain of losing a child, reflecting on a reality no parent wants to confront: burying their own offspring instead of the other way around. She stated that her son did not own a gun and was naturally a quiet person, shedding light on the fact that he was caught in a crossfire he had no part in.
Crisis Meeting Community Leaders
The local community is reeling from this tragedy, as neighborhood president Eldrige Knighton confirmed hearing multiple gunshots that night. Residents have expressed concern about the rising gun violence and how it threatens the safety and well-being of the community. As conversations begin to take place about how to address these issues, feelings of frustration and helplessness mix with the ever-present sorrow of losing a cherished young man.
On the following Friday, the Birmingham Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team was able to take Remeon Lewis into custody without incident in the 900 Block of 46th Street North. The community is looking for answers and justice, hoping for some form of closure following the tragedy that has left a family torn apart and a neighborhood left in disarray.
Hope for Healing
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Additional Resources
- AL.com: 23-Year-Old Woman Charged in Birmingham Domestic Shooting
- Wikipedia: Birmingham, Alabama
- CBS 42: Birmingham Police Arrest 18-Year-Old in Connection to Fatal Shooting
- Google Search: Birmingham shooting February 2025
- AL.com: Teen Charged in Birmingham Gunfight
- Google Scholar: Birmingham crime
- AL.com: 19-Year-Old Arrested in Western Hills Mall Shooting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Birmingham Alabama crime
- AL.com: Birmingham Teen Shot During Botched Robbery
- Google News: Birmingham violent crime
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