Crime
17-year-old Lorenzo Davis Jr killed after shooting in Birmingham’s Collegeville community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot late Thursday night in a hail of gunfire that tore through a public housing complex in Birmingham’s Collegeville community, marking the city’s second teenage homicide in less than a week.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, North Precinct officers responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of 29th Avenue North.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Lorenzo Davis Jr., 17, unresponsive inside an apartment.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service arrived shortly after and pronounced him dead at the scene at 11:50 p.m.
Police spokesperson Officer Truman Fitzgerald confirmed that multiple rounds were fired from outside the apartment.
However, investigators have not yet determined whether Davis was shot while inside the apartment or if he was struck outside and ran indoors in an attempt to escape the gunfire.
The apartment unit sustained several bullet holes, and a nearby parked vehicle was also damaged by gunfire.
Investigators placed numerous evidence markers at the scene, primarily identifying the locations of spent shell casings, indicating a high volume of rounds fired.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
The crime scene quickly drew a large crowd of family members, neighbors, and friends—many of whom were visibly devastated.
Both of Davis’s parents were present and collapsed in grief outside the apartment complex as the reality of the tragedy set in.
This latest killing brings Birmingham’s homicide count to 47 for the year.
Across Jefferson County, there have been 72 homicides in total so far in 2025, including those within the city limits.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Birmingham Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously, as the investigation into this senseless act of violence continues.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.