Birmingham Police Shooting

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police shot and killed a person following a foot chase that began near a Southside McDonald’s and ended in a parking deck at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham hospital, according to an official and a witness.

The incident occurred Thursday, August 13, 2026, as officers pursued the individual from the Southside area toward the hospital parking deck. At some point during the encounter, officers opened fire, fatally striking the person.

Details about what led to the police pursuit and subsequent shooting remained unclear Thursday afternoon.

Authorities had not immediately provided a full account of the events leading up to the confrontation, including why officers initially pursued the person or what happened immediately before gunfire was exchanged.

A witness reported seeing the pursuit continue into the parking deck at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham, where the fatal shooting occurred.

Investigation Underway

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are expected to be investigated as authorities work to establish a complete timeline of events.

Investigators will likely examine witness accounts, available surveillance footage, police statements, and other evidence to determine what happened before officers opened fire.

Because information remains limited, details about the person who was killed, the reason for the initial chase, and whether anyone else was injured have not been confirmed.

Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.

Community Awaits Answers

The shooting near a major Birmingham hospital has drawn attention from people in the surrounding Southside community.

For the family and loved ones of the person who died, the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter are likely to raise difficult questions as they await more information from investigators.

Until authorities release additional findings, speculation about what prompted the pursuit or led to the shooting should be avoided.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected as authorities work to determine exactly what led to the fatal police shooting.