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Birmingham Police Shooting Under Review | Huntsville News
Birmingham police are under scrutiny after a fatal shooting on August 13, 2026, in a hospital parking deck — the 29th homicide of the year and the second police-involved fatality. The suspect, who had allegedly assaulted a McDonald’s employee, fled into the parking structure during a foot chase, grabbed an officer’s taser, prompting the officer to fire. The man died at the scene; the officer, a seven-year veteran, is on administrative leave as authorities investigate. Body cam footage will be released when appropriate. No one was hurt at the hospital, and officials vow transparency and…
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