Crime
Hueytown Shooting Victim Identified as 21-Year-Old Birmingham Artist Antonio Wright
The shooting took place around 12:17 p.m. in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue.
HUEYTOWN, AL – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in Hueytown on Wednesday, November 29, 2024.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the deceased as 21-year-old Antonio Dewayne Wright II, a Fairfield resident and a rising Birmingham music artist known as “T-TwoRaw.”
The shooting took place around 12:17 p.m. in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue.
Hueytown police officers and firefighters responded to reports of gunfire and found Wright unresponsive in a residential driveway.
Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:39 p.m.
Hueytown Police Chief Mike Yarbrough stated that the shooter, along with all witnesses, remained on the scene and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
The details of the shooting, including what led to the fatal encounter, have not yet been disclosed.
Findings from the investigation will be submitted to the district attorney’s office to determine if charges will be filed.
Family Speaks Out
Michelle Outsey, Wright’s mother, confirmed his death in an emotional social media post. She also alleged that a woman, described as “a White girl,” was involved in the incident. In her post, Outsey expressed grief and frustration, claiming the woman had posted and later removed a picture of her son online.
“My son, Antonio Wright, AKA T-TwoRaw, was the young man found dead in that driveway in Hueytown. He was a talented Birmingham music artist,” she wrote.
Remembering Antonio Wright
Wright, known in the Birmingham music scene as “T-TwoRaw,” was gaining recognition for his talent and creativity. Friends, fans, and family have taken to social media to share their condolences, reflecting on his life and budding career.
As authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses, the community awaits clarity on the circumstances surrounding Wright’s death. Police have not yet released details regarding the motive or relationship between Wright and the shooter.
Anyone with additional information about the case is encouraged to contact Hueytown Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subject’s vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.