Crime
21-year-old Isiah Kaine Thurman killed in Brighton shooting
BRIGHTON, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man Tuesday evening in Brighton, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim has been identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as Isiah Kaine Thurman, a resident of Brighton.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 5:08 p.m. to the 4000 block of Bethany Avenue following a report of a person down.
Upon arrival, responding officers located Thurman suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel with Brighton Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures; however, Thurman was pronounced dead at approximately 5:57 p.m.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has classified the case as a homicide and is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding a suspect, possible motive, or events leading up to the incident. No arrests have been made.
The shooting was one of two deadly incidents reported in Jefferson County within a short time frame Tuesday.
Less than 30 minutes earlier, a separate fatal shooting was reported on the front porch of a residence in south Birmingham.
Authorities have not indicated whether the two incidents are connected.
The Brighton case marks the city’s first reported homicide of 2026.
Officials are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The investigation remains ongoing.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.