Birmingham, October 7, 2025
News Summary
A tragic shooting in a Birmingham apartment complex on Monday night resulted in the city’s 63rd homicide this year. The shooting occurred during an argument at a gathering, leaving one male victim dead. The shooter, related to the argument’s parties, remained on the scene and is cooperating with police. This incident underscores growing concerns over the rising homicide rate in Birmingham and Jefferson County, which has seen 95 homicides this year. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Birmingham
A fatal shooting occurred on Monday night in a Birmingham apartment complex, marking the city’s 63rd homicide of the year. The incident took place at approximately 10:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Golden Crest Circle, located in south Birmingham.
Officers were responding to a call in the vicinity when they heard multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Officer Truman Fitzgerald, the shooter remained at the scene until law enforcement arrived. It has been reported that an argument broke out during a gathering at the apartment between the victim and another individual. The shooter, who is a family member of the person involved in the altercation, opened fire in the heat of the moment.
Law enforcement stated that the shooter has been cooperative with detectives as they investigate the incident. Both the shooter and witnesses are scheduled for interviews at the Birmingham Police Department headquarters to gather more information regarding the events leading to the shooting.
This tragic incident contributes to a rising number of homicides in Birmingham, with the current count at 63. Notably, one of these homicides involved a victim who was shot in 2024 but succumbed to injuries in 2025. The broader area of Jefferson County has reported a total of 95 homicides this year, including Birmingham’s numbers.
Birmingham Police urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact investigators at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Background Context
Homicides have been a growing concern in Birmingham and surrounding Jefferson County. This year, the murder rate has raised alarms among public safety officials as they seek solutions to reduce violent crimes. The police department is actively working to address the problem through community engagement and prevention strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the shooting in Birmingham?
A fatal shooting occurred at 10:45 p.m. on Monday night in an apartment complex located in the 100 block of Golden Crest Circle, south Birmingham.
How many homicides have occurred in Birmingham this year?
The victim marks Birmingham’s 63rd homicide of the year.
What was the situation leading up to the shooting?
An argument broke out at a gathering in the apartment between the victim and another person present. The shooter, who is a family member of the individual who argued with the victim, opened fire during the altercation.
What should individuals do if they have information about the shooting?
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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Additional Resources
- AL.com: Man Shot to Death During Argument at Gathering
- WBRC: Birmingham Police Investigating Homicide After Man Shot Dies
- WVTM: Birmingham Shooting Police Homicide Investigation
- Wikipedia: Birmingham, Alabama
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Birmingham, Alabama
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