Crime
27-year-old Mickese Bostic Killed in Front of Children During Family Gathering in Birmingham
Shatice Jackson in Custody.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A family celebration turned deadly Sunday night in the South Roebuck neighborhood when a woman allegedly killed a man in front of several children during a domestic altercation, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred just before 10:00 p.m. at a residence located in the 700 block of Lisa Lane, where family members had gathered to celebrate both Easter and a birthday.
According to Birmingham Police, an argument broke out between a woman identified as Shatice Jackson and a man identified as 27-year-old Mickese James Bostic inside the home.
During the dispute, the woman reportedly brandished a firearm and began shooting at Bostic.
While no one inside the home was struck by the gunfire, the situation quickly escalated outside.
Investigators say both individuals exited the residence, at which point the woman entered her vehicle and fatally struck Bostic by pinning him between the car and the side of the house.
Bostic was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that several children were present during the incident and witnessed the fatal confrontation.
The woman was taken into custody at the scene by responding officers.
As of Monday, her formal charges have not yet been released.
The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive beyond the initial domestic argument. Counseling services for the children and other family members impacted by the tragedy are expected to be made available.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured Tuesday night after gunfire was directed into their northwest Atlanta home in what police describe as a drive-by shooting.
The victim has been identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner as Zoey Price, who had recently celebrated her seventh birthday in December.
Authorities confirmed she is the youngest homicide victim recorded in the City of Atlanta so far in 2026.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 2200 block of Tiger Flowers Drive NW, near the intersection of Joe Louis Drive NW.
During a late-night press conference, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum stated that the shooting appears to have stemmed from an earlier dispute between two individuals. Investigators believe the disagreement occurred approximately 30 minutes before the gunfire erupted.
Chief Schierbaum said the suspect returned to the area and opened fire into the home, where the child and her 44-year-old mother were inside at the time.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds. In an effort to save the child’s life, officers transported Zoey Price in the back of a patrol vehicle to a nearby hospital. Despite those efforts, she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Her mother was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details regarding her current condition.
Chief Schierbaum stated that homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads and expressed confidence that investigators have identified the individual responsible.
“We are going to arrest the individual who took a 7-year-old child from this city through senseless gun violence,” Schierbaum said. “You know who you are. If you’re watching this broadcast, turn yourself in. Because we are going to be coming to your home with an arrest warrant and we will take you into custody.”
He further emphasized the department’s commitment to securing justice for the victim and the community.
“We are coming for you. We are going to put you in jail and we are going to bring justice for this community,” the chief added.
The fatal shooting has shaken residents in the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, particularly given the young age of the victim. Investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the earlier dispute and the events that led to the gunfire.
No arrests have been announced as of this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.