AL - 5-year old boy killed by unknown shooter - Jan. 08, 2024

[Clearsky]

5-year-old boy killed in Bessemer shooting that also injured an adult

The shooting happened at 10:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue North. The boy’s mother had taken her child to the home to get his hair cut.

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A 5-year-old boy was fatally shot outside a Bessemer home Sunday morning.

 

[tlcya]

The shooting happened at 10:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue North. The boy’s mother had taken her child to the home to get his hair cut.

Bessemer police Det. Justin Burmeister said the victims were outside when someone opened fire on the house. Multiple shots were fired.

The child and the barber were struck.
5-year-old boy killed in Bessemer shooting that also injured an adult

 

[Clearsky]

1 charged, others sought in Bessemer shooting that killed 5-year-old boy, injured barber during haircut

Kendrick Rondell O’Neal, 26, is charged with capital murder in the Sunday slaying of Brandon Jamal Nation III.

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Kendrick Rondell O’Neal, 26, is charged with capital murder in the Sunday slaying of Brandon Jamal Nation III.

 

[Gypsy Road]

Oh my stars …5 year old little angel…how very sad! What is our world coming to?

 

[borndem]

Oh what a beautiful 5 year old -- handsome and happy-looking. And now he is gone. Fly high, sweet young one.
So glad the apparent shooter has been found and is already charged with murder.
Strength to and prayers for Brandon's family.
It just takes my breath away. SMH.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Sincere condolences to Brandon's family.

I hope they will be surrounded by caring support for years to come.

 

[tlcya]

what an adorable smile, RIH Brandon

1 charged, others sought in Bessemer shooting that killed 5-year-old boy, injured barber during haircut