Birmingham

Justice Still Elusive for Birmingham Family as Community Gathers to Honor Slain Brothers Erskin Irvin and Valdez Stephenson

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A community is mourning the loss of Erskin Irvin Jr., who was fatally shot outside his childhood home earlier this month. The tragic event has left his family and friends seeking answers and justice as they grapple with the aftermath of his unexpected death. On May 11, 2023, police responded to reports … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Birmingham Family Faces Heartbreak as Two Brothers Are Victims of Unsolved Homicides

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham community is grappling with profound grief and unrest following the recent shooting deaths of two brothers within a year. The tragedies have left their family in search of answers and justice, as police continue to investigate both incidents. On May 11, 2023, Erskin Irvin was shot while seated in a … Read more

Pride: Birmingham Fests with 75,000 Strong at Flourishing 2025 Parade

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Birmingham, England — The streets of Birmingham came alive this weekend as thousands of participants celebrated Birmingham Pride’s 2025 parade, a vibrant tribute to the LGBTQ+ community. With an anticipated turnout of around 75,000 people, the festivities kicked off on May 24 and are set to continue through Sunday. The parade commenced at Centenary Square … Read more

Self-Defense Ruling: Judge Clears Woman in Fatal Birmingham Shooting of Boyfriend

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 37-year-old woman who shot her boyfriend in a Birmingham home earlier this year acted in self-defense, according to a ruling by a Jefferson County judge on Wednesday. The judge’s decision dismissed a murder charge against Qwaron Wilson for the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Brandon Luvine Cunningham. During the court proceedings, District … Read more

Investigation Launches After Possible Murder-Suicide Claims Two Lives at Birmingham Motel

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two individuals found in a motel room on May 17. The Birmingham Police Department reported the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered in an InTown Suites room on Oxmoor Road shortly after noon. Preliminary investigations suggest the possibility of a … Read more

Murderers Caught Reenacting Violent Attack Hours After Killing Father in Birmingham Park

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Birmingham, England — A chilling reenactment of a brutal attack was captured on surveillance footage just hours after a father was killed in a local park. Michael Obasi, 38, was walking in Perry Hall Park on March 14, 2024, when he was violently assaulted by a group of six individuals, including three teenagers. Authorities reported … Read more

Death Sentence Imposed in Murder-for-Hire Case of Raven Swain: Man Found Guilty in Birmingham Trial

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – A man was handed a death sentence for the murder-for-hire killing of 24-year-old Raven Swain that occurred five years ago. Court records reveal that Demarcus Chandler was found guilty of capital murder on April 15 for the shooting death of Swain at Underwood Park in Birmingham in July 2020. The jury’s decision … Read more

Convicted Killer Dodges Death Penalty by Pleading Guilty to Second Murder in Birmingham, Receives Life Sentence

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Birmingham, Alabama – A convicted killer in Birmingham has avoided the possibility of execution by pleading guilty to a second murder that occurred nearly four years ago. John David Johnson, 58, was charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Robert Jonathan Roy in May 2021 at a Chevron on Ensley Avenue. Johnson’s … Read more

Dispute on Clubhouse Leads to Indictment in Deadly Birmingham Shooting

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Birmingham, Alabama – A Fairfield resident, Roddregus Williams-Johnson, has been formally charged in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Birmingham in 2024, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Brandon Lee. The incident, which transpired after a dispute on the social audio app Clubhouse, has left the community reeling with shock and disbelief. … Read more

Teenagers Arrested for Assaulting 13-Year-Old in Rubery, Birmingham: Police Seeking Other Suspects

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Birmingham, United Kingdom – Two teenagers have been arrested following a serious assault on a 13-year-old in Rubery. The victim was attacked by a group of other children on Cock Hill Lane in Birmingham at approximately 4 pm. The young victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. West Midlands … Read more