Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Birmingham Shooting
Birmingham, Alabama – May 8, 2025
A 27-year-old man, Terrance Mikal Williams, has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The incident occurred at 8:10 p.m. in the 100 block of Fourth Court West, where North Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting, according to a report by al.com.
Police arrived after community members flagged them down, reporting that an adult male had been shot. The victim was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Using information from the community and the Birmingham Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center, officers identified Williams as the suspect. Within hours, South Precinct officers arrested him in the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue. He was initially held in Birmingham City Jail on a 48-hour hold before felony assault detectives secured an attempted murder warrant from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office on May 5.
The case highlights the role of community cooperation and advanced policing tools in swiftly apprehending suspects, as noted by Officer Derell Freeman. Williams remains in custody, with further details on the motive or circumstances of the shooting yet to be disclosed.