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.
Authorities have confirmed that the deadly shooting at Brown University occurred inside a first-floor classroom within the Barus and Holley Engineering Building. Investigators believe all 11 victims were students.
Two individuals were pronounced dead, while the remaining victims were transported to area hospitals.
One additional victim was later confirmed to have sustained injuries from bullet fragments and is expected to make a full recovery.
According to Providence Police, the suspect fled the building immediately after the shooting, exiting onto Hope Street and then moving toward the Waterman Street area.
More than six hours after the incident, the suspect remains at large.
Officials stated that there is no interior surveillance footage of the shooter inside the Barus and Holley building.
Authorities have also been unable to determine how the suspect initially entered the building or precisely where he went after fleeing the scene.
Police described the suspect as a male, possibly in his 30s, dressed in black.
Investigators are also reviewing video evidence that may show the suspect wearing a camouflage-style face covering, though that detail has not yet been fully confirmed.
The incident unfolded shortly after 4:20 p.m., when Brown University issued an emergency alert warning of an active shooter near the Barus and Holley Engineering Building.
Students, faculty, staff, and nearby residents were instructed to shelter in place, lock doors, silence mobile devices, and remain hidden.
The alert emphasized standard emergency guidance: evacuate only if it was safe to do so, hide if evacuation was not possible, and take defensive action only as a last resort.
At approximately 5:27 p.m., the university issued a follow-up alert reporting additional shots fired near Governor Street, about two blocks from the original scene.
Minutes later, the Providence Police Department confirmed that multiple people had been shot in the area surrounding the campus.
During an evening news conference, Providence Deputy Police Chief Tim O’Hara said investigators believe a firearm was used in the attack, though no weapon has been recovered and the type of firearm remains unknown.
Police confirmed there was no direct interaction between officers and the suspect, who fled on foot before law enforcement arrived.
Authorities also addressed reports of a separate police confrontation involving gunfire several blocks away.
Officials clarified that while that incident initially led to reports of a suspect being detained, investigators have not established a confirmed connection between that encounter and the Brown University shooting.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that no suspect is currently in custody and emphasized that Brown University officials, the Providence Police Department, and the FBI are working in close coordination to locate the individual responsible.
The Barus and Holley Engineering Building, constructed in 1965, houses classrooms, laboratories, offices, and lecture halls for the university’s engineering and physics departments and was occupied at the time due to scheduled exams.
As of the latest update, the shelter-in-place order remains in effect.
Authorities continue to urge the public to avoid the area while the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials have not released identifying information about the victims, citing respect for the families and the active nature of the investigation.