Crime
42-year-old Travis Russell killed in southwest Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a broad daylight shooting in southwest Birmingham over the weekend.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that the victim was 42-year-old Travis Sentell Russell of Dadeville.
According to Birmingham Police, officers from the West Precinct were dispatched around 12:45 p.m. Saturday to the 700 block of McMillon Avenue following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they located Russell lying on the ground behind an SUV in a residential driveway, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Russell was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:31 p.m. Preliminary findings indicate the shooting occurred near the location where Russell was discovered.
Investigators believe he attempted to seek help before collapsing.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Russell’s death marks Birmingham’s 60th homicide of 2025 and was one of two fatal shootings reported in the city over the weekend.
The earlier incident took place Friday night in the Inglenook community, where a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during an argument at a house party.
A suspect has since been charged in that case.
So far this year, Jefferson County has recorded 92 homicides, including the 60 within Birmingham city limits.
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.