Crime
Midfield Records First Homicide of 2025 as 21-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot
At this time, no arrests have been announced.
Midfield, AL – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Midfield that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man, marking the city’s first homicide of the year.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as De’arrius Denard Starks, a resident of Midfield.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Rayfield Drive.
Midfield Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and pronounced Starks deceased at 11:03 p.m.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the homicide.
At this time, no arrests have been announced, and authorities have not disclosed any potential suspects or motives.
Starks’ death marks the 21st homicide reported in Jefferson County in 2025.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact sheriff’s investigators at (205) 325-1450 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Detroit, MI – A shooting during an eviction escalated into a tense barricaded situation on Detroit’s west side, resulting in a District Court employee being shot and a suspect taken into custody.
The situation unfolded at approximately 12:45 p.m. at a residence on Stahelin Avenue near Cathedral Street, as officials from the 36th District Court arrived to conduct an eviction.
During the process, an individual inside the home opened fire, striking a District Court employee twice.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Following the shooting, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the home, prompting an immediate response from the Detroit Police Department (DPD).
A heavy police presence, including tactical units, was deployed to secure the area and negotiate with the suspect.
Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured, and law enforcement did not return fire during the incident.
After a standoff, the suspect was taken into custody without further violence.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and officials have yet to release further details about the suspect or potential charges.
Residents in the area were advised to stay indoors as police worked to de-escalate the situation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detroit Police at (313) 596-2200 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.