Crime
Midfield Records First Homicide of 2025 as 21-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot
At this time, no arrests have been announced.
Midfield, AL – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Midfield that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man, marking the city’s first homicide of the year.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as De’arrius Denard Starks, a resident of Midfield.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Rayfield Drive.
Midfield Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and pronounced Starks deceased at 11:03 p.m.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the homicide.
At this time, no arrests have been announced, and authorities have not disclosed any potential suspects or motives.
Starks’ death marks the 21st homicide reported in Jefferson County in 2025.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact sheriff’s investigators at (205) 325-1450 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
The investigation remains ongoing.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.