Birmingham Officer Shoots Man at UAB | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Birmingham police are investigating the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Matthew Sean Massey, who was killed during a high-stakes confrontation that began at a McDonald’s and escalated in a parking deck when he allegedly attempted to grab an officer’s taser. The officer, a seven-year veteran, used his taser before firing his weapon; Massey died at the scene. The area was shut down, and while body cam footage may be released later, the investigation remains active. This marks Birmingham’s 29th homicide this year and the second police-related death in 2026. The officer is on administrative leave…