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.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.