Hail of gunfire in Birmingham neighborhood leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded in city’s 80th homicide of 2025
Shooting in Birmingham’s Bush Hills Community Leaves One Dead, One Wounded
In the early hours of Tuesday, a shooting in the Bush Hills neighborhood of Birmingham resulted in one man dead and another injured. Police received reports of gunfire around 5:57 a.m., with the city’s Shot Spotter system detecting approximately 20 rounds fired in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue West. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, where they discovered two male victims inside a vehicle. Tragically, one man was pronounced dead at the scene, marking Birmingham’s 80th homicide of the year. The second victim was transported to UAB Hospital and underwent surgery.
Authorities are actively seeking information regarding the shooting and encourage eyewitnesses or anyone with details to contact the Birmingham Police at 205-254-1764, or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. As this is a developing story, updates will be provided as more information is available. The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in the city, which has seen a rise in homicides this year. The Birmingham community is urged to come forward with any pertinent information to help assist the ongoing investigation.
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