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.
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at Café Olé on the River Walk, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:06 a.m. on Sunday in the 500 block of the River Walk.
According to a preliminary SAPD report released Monday, the suspect, identified as Talano Garcia, allegedly approached the victim and shot him in the head for reasons that remain under investigation.
Garcia then fled the scene.
Authorities confirmed that both Garcia and the victim, 43-year-old David Alvarado, were employees of Café Olé.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed Alvarado’s identity, stating that he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after the incident, police received a separate call from a family member at a different location, reporting that their relative may have been involved in a shooting near the River Walk.
Officers responded to the address, where they arrested Garcia without incident.
Garcia has been charged with murder, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact SAPD or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.