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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.