News Summary
Eddie Jordan Jr., a 19-year-old, was recaptured after a nearly two-week escape from Birmingham Police custody. He faces multiple serious charges, including capital murder and felony murder related to recent violent incidents. Authorities are investigating his initial arrest and subsequent escape, which involved a foot chase and his escape from a hospital. Jordan was apprehended with firearms in his vehicle, raising public safety concerns. The police department is also searching for another suspect involved in the case, emphasizing the community’s heightened alert regarding ongoing violent crime.
Birmingham, Alabama – Eddie Jordan Jr. Recaptured After Escape from Police Custody; Faces Multiple Murder Charges
Eddie Jordan Jr., a 19-year-old male, was recaptured on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after escaping from Birmingham Police custody. His escape lasted nearly two weeks and followed a series of serious criminal allegations against him. Jordan appeared in court on May 7, 2025, before District Judge William Bell, where he was assigned a legal representative. His next court appearance is scheduled for the following week.
Jordan faces several grave charges, including capital murder for allegedly killing Buford White on January 22, 2025. In addition, he is charged with felony murder for his involvement in the death of Demarious Cherry, which occurred two weeks after White’s murder during a gunfight. On February 5, 2025, just four days after Cherry was killed, Jordan reportedly shot into a residence, injuring one individual. This incident has led to further charges of first-degree assault and shooting into an occupied dwelling. Furthermore, he is facing a charge of third-degree escape due to his flight from police custody.
The series of events that led to Jordan’s escape began when he was initially arrested by U.S. Marshals on April 23, 2025, after a brief foot chase in Birmingham. Following his arrest, Jordan was transported to UAB Hospital for evaluation, during which he managed to escape. His recapture in Eutaw, Alabama, came after a comprehensive search effort by law enforcement. During the apprehension, police discovered two firearms in the vehicle Jordan was in, including one with a Glock switch, raising additional concerns about firearm safety.
In addition to Jordan, another individual, Jarvaris Russell Jr., is co-accused in the murder of Buford White. Authorities are still searching for Russell, who is considered armed and dangerous in the Birmingham area. The Birmingham Police are actively seeking tips from the public regarding Russell’s whereabouts and have provided contact information for the Tarrant Police Department and Crime Stoppers to facilitate this effort.
The police department’s actions in this case underline the seriousness of the allegations against Jordan and Russell, as they both partake in a string of events leading to the deaths and injuries of Birmingham residents. The community remains on alert as law enforcement continues their search and encourages anyone with information to come forward.
This incident shines a light on the challenges faced by law enforcement in preventing escapes and managing the custodial care of individuals facing serious charges. With several charges hanging over Jordan’s head, the upcoming court proceedings are anticipated to draw significant public interest as investigators work to unravel the full scope of the incidents surrounding these violent crimes.
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