Crime
Multiple Shots Fired near Pasadena Avenue and Clio Road in Flint
FLINT, MI (January 6, 2025) — A shooting incident near Pasadena Avenue and Clio Road in Flint left the community shaken Monday as multiple gunshots were fired, narrowly missing several bystanders.
Alina Trionne Oliver, a witness at the scene, recounted the harrowing experience while she and her mother were shopping.
“Imagine going to the store for hair accessories and ending up in the middle of a Flint shootout,” Oliver said. She described how the situation unfolded outside A&J, a store on Clio Road.
According to Oliver, as she and her mother were leaving the store, another young woman ran inside, shouting, “I’ve been shot!” Moments later, the sound of more gunshots rang out, this time closer. Fear spread quickly as customers and employees rushed to the back of the store for safety, ducking to avoid potential harm.
Oliver shared how she, her mother, and a store employee began praying as the chaos unfolded. “We didn’t know if the gunman was trying to get inside the store or if it was a drive-by. All we could do was call on Jesus,” she said.
The young woman who entered the store was grazed by a bullet, with her jacket showing evidence of the gunfire. Oliver expressed gratitude that the injuries were not worse. “God had His hand on me and my mom,” she said, reflecting on how they had just been behind the injured woman as they exited the store.
Oliver revealed that her car, parked outside, now has two bullet holes, a stark reminder of how close she came to being harmed. “Today could have been a different post,” she said. “Flint, we need to do better!”
Authorities have not released details about suspects or a motive for the shooting.
Residents with information about the incident are urged to contact the Flint Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.