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.
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.