Crime
Ralen Jerean McCurdy, 35, Fatally Shot Inside Birmingham Residence; Police Investigating
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside a residence in Birmingham early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
The victim was identified as Ralen Jerean McCurdy, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. McCurdy was found unresponsive inside a home in the 4300 block of 12th Court North after police responded to reports of gunfire and an injured person shortly after 1:40 a.m.
Despite the response from emergency personnel, McCurdy did not survive his injuries. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel pronounced him dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.
According to authorities, officers assigned to Birmingham Police Department’s South Precinct were dispatched to the area shortly after 1:40 a.m. Thursday following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of an injured individual.
When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered McCurdy unresponsive inside the home. Emergency responders subsequently confirmed his death at the scene.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been publicly established.
Birmingham police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding McCurdy’s death. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and no suspect information or possible motive was included in the details released.
Investigators will continue working to determine what happened inside the residence and identify anyone who may have been involved. Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
McCurdy’s death marks Birmingham’s fourth homicide since Saturday, according to the information provided. The latest fatal shooting adds to a difficult stretch for the city and leaves another family grieving the loss of a loved one.
At 35 years old, McCurdy’s life ended in a violent incident that remains under investigation. His death is a painful loss for his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
As detectives continue their work, loved ones are left to remember McCurdy while waiting for answers about the circumstances that led to his death.
May Ralen Jerean McCurdy rest in peace. May his family and friends find strength, comfort, and support during this heartbreaking time.
Crime
Jose A. Rivera, 29, Killed in Allentown Shooting; Lehigh County Coroner Rules Death a Homicide
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — A 29-year-old Allentown man has died following a shooting in the city on Monday evening, November 2, 2026. Authorities have identified the victim as Jose A. Rivera, whose death was later ruled a homicide by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
According to authorities, the shooting occurred at approximately 5:13 p.m. in the 700 block of North 9th Street in Allentown. Rivera sustained fatal injuries and was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency department at approximately 5:43 p.m.
Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio confirmed Rivera’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the official death investigation. An autopsy was conducted, although the information provided ends before the findings are detailed.
The incident unfolded Monday evening in the 700 block of North 9th Street, prompting an emergency response. Rivera, a 29-year-old resident of Allentown, was seriously injured in the shooting and later died at the hospital.
The short time between the reported shooting and his pronouncement underscores the urgency of the medical response. Despite efforts to provide treatment, Rivera did not survive.
Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio identified Rivera and confirmed that his death was ruled a homicide. The ruling establishes the classification of the death but does not, by itself, determine who was responsible or whether criminal charges will follow.
Additional details about the autopsy findings, circumstances leading up to the shooting, and any potential suspects or arrests were not included in the information provided.
The fatal shooting has left another family facing the sudden loss of a loved one. As investigators work to establish exactly what happened, further information may become available through official updates from law enforcement and the coroner’s office.
Jose A. Rivera was just 29 years old. His death is a painful loss for those who knew and loved him, and his family is now left to cope with the grief of losing him far too soon.
May Jose A. Rivera rest in peace. May his loved ones find strength, comfort, and support during this difficult time.