Crime
23-year-old Cameron Little killed after shooting at East Lake Park in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A 23-year-old man was killed and another person injured when gunfire broke out late Wednesday night at East Lake Park, prompting a homicide investigation by Birmingham police.
Officers from the East Precinct were dispatched to the park, located in the 100 block of 84th Street North, shortly after 11:30 p.m. The response followed an alert from the city’s Shot Spotter gunfire detection system, which recorded approximately 10 rounds fired in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male unresponsive in the park suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to Officer De’Rell Freeman, a spokesperson for the Birmingham Police Department.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
On Friday, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Cameron Demijah Little, 23.
Cameron Little was a devoted preacher, gospel artist, and songwriter, recently affiliated with Victorious Army – Atlanta (VBTVA). Known for his deep passion for Jesus Christ, Cameron used his musical gifts to inspire and uplift those around him. A rising voice in ministry, he had only recently joined VBTVA but was already committed to making a meaningful and positive impact through both his faith and music.
A second individual sustained injuries in the incident but is expected to recover. Authorities described those injuries as non-life-threatening.
Preliminary findings indicate that a group of individuals, including both men and women, had gathered in the park when an altercation—under unclear circumstances—led to the exchange of gunfire.
Investigators are still working to determine whether more than one shooter was involved.
As of early Thursday, no arrests had been made, though detectives have been actively interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to the Birmingham Police Department Homicide Division at 205-254-1764, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.