Crime
16-year-old Alexis Wise and 21-year-old Joshua Parsons found shot to death in car outside vacant Birmingham house
This incident marks the second teen shooting fatality in Birmingham this week.
A tragic discovery unfolded Tuesday night in Birmingham as two individuals were found shot to death inside a vehicle in a neighborhood on Princeton Avenue S.W.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as 16-year-old Alexis Elizabeth Wise and 21-year-old Joshua Wayne Parsons, both residents of Hueytown.
Birmingham police responded to a 10:29 p.m. call about a vehicle that had come to a stop on the sidewalk outside an abandoned house in the 1300 block of Princeton Avenue S.W.
A passerby noticed that the car, with multiple bullet holes, had been moving slowly in reverse before halting on the sidewalk in front of two vacant houses.
Officers approached the sedan to find both Wise and Parsons unresponsive inside.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced them dead at the scene at 10:47 p.m.
Although no gunfire was reported by neighbors, preliminary indications suggest the shots may have been fired from within the vehicle, according to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.
This incident marks the second teen shooting fatality in Birmingham this week.
Also on Tuesday, 17-year-old Gerald Andre Lomax Jr., a senior at Jackson-Olin High School, was shot and later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Authorities have identified the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot Monday afternoon while responding to a domestic violence call in Rancho Cucamonga as Deputy Andrew Nuñez, a six-year veteran of the department.
Deputy Nuñez was tragically killed after being struck in the head by gunfire during a confrontation with an armed suspect that led to a high-speed pursuit and crash along the 210 Freeway.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident began at approximately 12:37 p.m., when deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga following reports of a Hispanic male armed with a firearm and threatening a female victim.
When deputies arrived on the scene around 12:42 p.m., the suspect opened fire without warning, striking Deputy Nuñez.
Additional units immediately rendered aid and requested emergency medical assistance.
Deputy Nuñez was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the area on a motorcycle, prompting a large-scale pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
The chase traveled eastbound along the 210 Freeway, reaching high speeds through several communities.
At approximately 1:35 p.m., the pursuit ended when the suspect crashed near Campus Avenue in the city of Upland.
He was taken into custody at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital with injuries sustained in the crash.
Outside Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, dozens of deputies, officers, and family members gathered in somber unity as news spread of Deputy Nuñez’s passing.
Sheriff Shannon Dicus was among those present, describing the event as a heartbreaking and devastating loss for the department and the community.
“Deputy Nuñez was a dedicated public servant who risked his life to protect others,” Sheriff Dicus said. “He exemplified courage, professionalism, and compassion — and his loss will be deeply felt throughout our law enforcement family.”
Deputy Andrew Nuñez had served honorably with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for six years, earning the respect of colleagues and community members alike.
He is remembered as a devoted deputy, colleague, and friend who consistently demonstrated commitment to his duty and the residents he served.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and FBI, is leading the investigation into the shooting and pursuit.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the suspect pending formal charges.
The department announced that further updates, including funeral arrangements and memorial details, will be shared at a later time.
“Please keep Deputy Nuñez’s family, loved ones, and fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers during this time of profound loss,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.