Crime
Man Found Dead in Driver’s Seat with Child in Vehicle in Birmingham
A 5-year-old child was also found inside the vehicle, unharmed but visibly shaken.
Birmingham Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle on Monday morning.
The tragic incident unfolded just before 8 a.m. when East Precinct officers were dispatched to the area near Gadsden Highway and Parkway East in response to reports of a shooting.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a man slumped over in the driver’s seat of a pickup truck, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
A 5-year-old child was also found inside the vehicle, unharmed but visibly shaken.
The child was safely escorted to police headquarters, where they remain under protective care.
According to preliminary findings, the victim had been driving along Parkway East when another vehicle pulled alongside his truck and opened fire.
After the shooting, nearby good Samaritans quickly intervened, escorting the child from the truck and taking them into a nearby CVS pharmacy for safety.
Birmingham Police spokesperson Officer Truman Fitzgerald confirmed that no arrests have been made at this time, but investigators are following leads on a potential suspect vehicle.
Police are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward, as they work to piece together the events surrounding the fatal shooting.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.