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
One Shot, Another Stabbed During Morning Funeral at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. — A violent incident unfolded Friday morning during a funeral service at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church, located at 2003 Main Street, leaving multiple individuals injured, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
Police received several 911 calls reporting shots fired inside the church around 10:27 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found evidence of a disturbance involving both a shooting and a stabbing, Channel2 NOW has learned.
Initial reports indicate that a female victim who had been shot left the scene before police arrived and went to Saint Francis Hospital for treatment.
Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Additionally, one or two more individuals, reportedly suffering from minor facial injuries, also self-transported to Saint Francis Hospital.
Later in the morning, around 10:45 a.m., a male victim arrived at the hospital with a stab wound to the leg, which authorities confirmed was related to the same church incident.
According to Lt. Boisvert, four shell casings were recovered inside the church, and one casing was located just outside.
Police believe the violence occurred during a funeral service in progress at the time, but the motive and details surrounding the altercation remain under investigation.
Officers and detectives have since secured the scene and are working to interview witnesses and review surveillance footage.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any arrests or released information on potential suspects.
The Hartford Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward by calling their Major Crimes Division at (860) 757-4000 or submitting anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.