Crime
At least 3 wounded after shooting in Severn
A shooting incident occurred in the area of Jacobs Road and Still Meadow Drive in Severn, Maryland.
At least three individuals were injured, with one person sustaining serious injuries.
Emergency services responded to the scene, including multiple EMS units.
A medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) was requested to transport one of the victims to a hospital.
The exact number of victims involved in the shooting has been confirmed as three.
One victim is being transported to a trauma center by ground ambulance, while another victim is being taken to a local emergency department.
The third victim was rushed away from the scene in a private vehicle.
Authorities are urging caution in the area as the situation remains active.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Ralen Jerean McCurdy, 35, Fatally Shot Inside Birmingham Residence; Police Investigating
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama โ A 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside a residence in Birmingham early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
The victim was identified as Ralen Jerean McCurdy, according to the Jefferson County Coronerโs Office. McCurdy was found unresponsive inside a home in the 4300 block of 12th Court North after police responded to reports of gunfire and an injured person shortly after 1:40 a.m.
Despite the response from emergency personnel, McCurdy did not survive his injuries. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel pronounced him dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.
According to authorities, officers assigned to Birmingham Police Departmentโs South Precinct were dispatched to the area shortly after 1:40 a.m. Thursday following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of an injured individual.
When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered McCurdy unresponsive inside the home. Emergency responders subsequently confirmed his death at the scene.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been publicly established.
Birmingham police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding McCurdyโs death. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and no suspect information or possible motive was included in the details released.
Investigators will continue working to determine what happened inside the residence and identify anyone who may have been involved. Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
McCurdyโs death marks Birminghamโs fourth homicide since Saturday, according to the information provided. The latest fatal shooting adds to a difficult stretch for the city and leaves another family grieving the loss of a loved one.
At 35 years old, McCurdyโs life ended in a violent incident that remains under investigation. His death is a painful loss for his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
As detectives continue their work, loved ones are left to remember McCurdy while waiting for answers about the circumstances that led to his death.
May Ralen Jerean McCurdy rest in peace. May his family and friends find strength, comfort, and support during this heartbreaking time.
