Crime
16-year-old George Camarius Daniel killed in Birmingham shooting
A second teenage male was also located at the scene suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Authorities have identified the teenager killed in a weekend shooting at a Birmingham apartment complex.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim as 16-year-old George Camarius Daniel, a junior at Huffman High School.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, when officers from Birmingham Police Department’s East Precinct were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. to the 1000 block of Huffman Road in response to a report of a traffic crash.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Daniel unresponsive outside of a vehicle.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced him deceased at the scene at approximately 4:30 p.m.
A second teenage male was also located at the scene suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
He was transported to UAB Hospital for treatment.
According to Officer De’Rell Freeman, preliminary findings suggest that multiple individuals had gathered at the location for reasons that remain under investigation, and gunfire was exchanged.
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been determined.
The department’s Special Operations Bureau has taken one suspect into custody and detained two additional individuals for questioning.
At this time, no formal charges have been announced.
Daniel’s death marks the 53rd homicide in Birmingham in 2025.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact Birmingham Police detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
CHICAGO, IL (Cook County) — Chicago police and emergency crews responded to an officer-involved shooting following a chaotic pursuit involving a stolen ambulance from Loretto Hospital.
According to preliminary reports, officers were dispatched to the intersection of West Chicago Avenue and North Cicero Avenue after a suspect allegedly stole an ambulance from the hospital premises.
During the ensuing pursuit, the suspect reportedly struck multiple police officers with the vehicle, prompting officers to discharge their weapons.
The suspect was subsequently taken into custody at the scene.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have been requested for two injured officers, who were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Their conditions have not yet been released.
Authorities have secured the area, and multiple law enforcement units remain on scene as the investigation continues.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has been notified and will review the incident in accordance with department policy.