Birmingham, August 15, 2025

News Summary

De’Corlion Keshaun Robinson, 23, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Demetrice Darnell Beverly, a well-loved football coach in Birmingham. The shooting occurred at Lakeshore Ridge Apartments, leading to Beverly’s untimely death. The Birmingham community is mourning the loss of a dedicated mentor and father, known for his positive impact on young athletes and community members.

Birmingham

De’Corlion Keshaun Robinson, a 23-year-old man, has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Demetrice Darnell Beverly, a beloved 39-year-old football coach in Birmingham. In addition to the murder charge, Robinson faces charges for unlawful possession of a machine gun conversion device.

Robinson was booked into the Jefferson County Jail at 8:47 p.m. on Thursday and is currently being held without bond. The incident that led to these charges occurred on Wednesday night at the Lakeshore Ridge Apartments, following a 911 call reporting a shooting. Officers from Birmingham’s South Precinct arrived shortly after 9 p.m. to find Beverly unresponsive in a bedroom. Fire and rescue services pronounced him dead at the scene at 9:26 p.m.

The shooting reportedly involved multiple gunshot wounds, with Beverly allegedly shot with a Glock switch by the girlfriend of Robinson, who was present during the incident. A female friend of Beverly made the 911 call leading to the police response. Robinson was apprehended in the parking lot of the complex shortly after the shooting took place.

Mourning a Community Figure

The Birmingham community is in mourning following Beverly’s untimely death. Family and friends have described him as a loving father, brother, son, and husband. He was a graduate of Parker High School, where he actively participated in both football and baseball. In 2020, he returned to his alma mater as a part-time assistant football coach, where he became known as a mentor and an integral part of the community.

Parker High Athletics shared their condolences and highlighted the lasting impact Beverly had on young athletes, indicating that his legacy will endure within the community. His death comes just one week before the annual Stop the Violence Classic, an event dedicated to promoting safer neighborhoods.

His Legacy

Frank Warren, the head football coach at Parker High, spoke of Beverly’s commitment to his role as a coach and mentor, noting the positive energy he brought to practices and games. Before returning to Parker, Beverly coached at Carver High School until the arrival of a new administration. His passion for coaching was encouraged by his father, leading to a long-lasting relationship with the sport.

During his tenure at Parker High, the school achieved its first-ever state championship in 2024, celebrating a significant milestone in their athletics history. Outside of coaching, Beverly worked at Children’s of Alabama as an overnight manager in the pediatric psychiatric unit, demonstrating his commitment to helping others. Just days before his death, he attended and celebrated his father’s 60th birthday.

Survived by twin daughters who are high school juniors in Arkansas and a 6-year-old daughter with his wife, Beverly’s loss is felt deeply by teammates, students, and the larger Birmingham community. The difficulty of conveying the news of his death to the team underscores Beverly’s profound personal impact on many lives.

Conclusion

As the case against Robinson progresses, the community will continue to remember Demetrice Beverly not only for his contributions to football but also for the love and guidance he provided to those around him. Beverly’s abrupt passing has left a void that will not easily be filled.

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