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Arrest Made in Tuscaloosa Fatal Shooting That Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday morning, resulting in the death of one man and injuries to three others. The victim, identified as Donavin Ryans, 30, was tragically killed in the shooting that took place in the 1300 block of 58th Street, just outside the Tuscaloosa city limits. The three other individuals injured in the incident are currently recovering from non-life-threatening wounds. Following …

suspect captured in Tuscaloosa shooting that left one dead, three injured

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Following a tragic incident, one man has been taken into custody after a shooting that resulted in one fatality and left three others wounded. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit reported that the shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday at a residence located on 58th Street East. The gathering at the house took a devastating turn when an individual was asked to leave, prompting shots to be fired from outside into an …

Mother of Slain Tuscaloosa Teen Fights Heartache to Raise Funds for Burial

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A grieving mother in Tuscaloosa is facing an unimaginable loss after her son, Jacob Crumpton, was fatally shot during a robbery attempt. The heartbroken mother, Jalena Chamblis, recently opened up about the devastating tragedy that took her son’s life. The incident, which occurred when Crumpton was just 18 years old, also claimed the life of another teenager. Chamblis expressed her deep sadness and the difficulty of coming to terms with the loss …

tragic Tuscaloosa shooting leaves juvenile dead and another critically injured

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – A tragic incident unfolded in Tuscaloosa on Friday night, resulting in the death of a juvenile and leaving another young individual with life-altering consequences. The incident involved a shooting that led to a car crashing into a home, with one victim fatally wounded and another in critical condition at DCH Regional Medical Center. Captain Jack Kennedy, in charge of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, reported that the authorities responded to a scene …

Double Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another in Critical Condition in West Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – A tragic incident unfolded in West Tuscaloosa on Friday night, resulting in one fatality and another individual in critical condition following a double shooting. Tuscaloosa law enforcement authorities were swiftly dispatched to Reece Boulevard to investigate the shooting, as reported by Captain Marty Sellers of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit to local media outlets late in the evening. Details emerged revealing that the shooting took place in the 2200 block of Reece …

20-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Tuscaloosa Shooting Incident

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – A tragic incident unfolded Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa, as a 20-year-old man, Mikal Rashaun Kirkman, has been charged with murder following a shooting that claimed the life of a juvenile. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit confirmed Kirkman faces a single count of murder in connection with the incident. The event took place at around 9:15 p.m. when authorities responded to a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of Second Avenue. …

Fatal Shooting Claims Another Life in Tuscaloosa Town

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – Another fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa claimed a life on Wednesday night, as reported by Captain Marty Sellers, co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. The incident occurred in the 3100 block of 2nd Avenue, where a male victim was found shot and pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities are investigating this as the seventh homicide in Tuscaloosa County this year. At 11 p.m., the Tuscaloosa Police Department, along with the Violent Crimes …

Deadly Shooting Claims Life in Tuscaloosa Community of Holt; Investigation Underway

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – Authorities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Holt community. Captain Marty Sellers of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit reported that the incident took place on Virginia Drive in the 4600 block. According to Sellers, one male victim has been confirmed deceased, although his age has not been disclosed at this time. The Tuscaloosa Police Department, along with the Violent Crimes Unit, are actively conducting an investigation …

Tuscaloosa Mother Indicted for Murder in Tragic Highway Wreck: Child Killed, Son Injured

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – An Alabama mother faces charges of murder and felony assault following a tragic accident that took the life of her 3-year-old daughter and left her son injured last year. Shadereka M.L. Green, 25, was indicted after court documents revealed she was allegedly impaired, speeding, and ran a stop sign before the wreck on Highway 69 South in late March 2023. Reports indicate that Green was driving a Hyundai Genesis with her two …