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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Tragedy struck in Birmingham, Alabama, as four individuals lost their lives in a devastating shooting incident at a local car wash.
The Birmingham Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots being fired near the car wash at approximately 2:45 pm on Friday. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered several victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.
All four victims, identified as Terrell Edwards, 38; Kevin McGhee, 38; Cortez Ray, 32; and Talton Tate, 36, were male. Sadly, Edwards, Ray, and Tate were pronounced dead at the scene, while McGhee was rushed to UAB Hospital with critical injuries and later succumbed to his wounds.
Initial investigations by the Birmingham Police Department suggest that the men were targeted by an unknown assailant while they were at the neighbourhood car wash. The motive behind the attack remains unclear at this time.
As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards of up to $5,000 for valuable tips that lead to the apprehension of those responsible.
Police Chief Condemns Senseless Violence
In a separate statement, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond expressed his dismay at the “unfathomable amount of senseless violence” that has plagued the city in recent times. Chief Thurmond pledged to work tirelessly to bring justice to the victims and solve the numerous unsolved murder cases in the area.
Chief Thurmond reiterated the need for alternative conflict resolution methods, stating, “It’s really disgusting that these things continue to happen in our city over and over again and people have got to learn other ways to resolve their conflicts or come to some kind of resolution other than resorting to gunfire.”
The tragic shooting has brought the number of murder investigations in Birmingham to 12 thus far this year, according to reports from CBS.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time. The Birmingham community stands united in condemning such acts of violence and seeking justice for the innocent lives lost.
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– Four killed shooting Alabama car wash incident.
