Terek Amahd Harris – A fatal shooting in Birmingham’s Roebuck community Wednesday night has left a young man dead, prompting a homicide investigation. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Terek Amahd Harris, a Birmingham resident. According to officials, the incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Meadowdale Avenue, a residential area in the Roebuck neighborhood.
Authorities said Harris was shot at the location and, despite emergency response efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. No additional victims were reported, and police have not released information regarding possible suspects or motives.
The Birmingham Police Department is leading the investigation and has classified the case as a homicide. Detectives and crime scene units responded to the area to collect evidence and speak with potential witnesses in hopes of piecing together the events that led to Harris’s death.
As of now, officials have not disclosed whether Harris was targeted or if the shooting appeared to be random. Police are urging anyone with information that could assist the case to come forward. Tips can be provided directly to Birmingham Police or shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The Roebuck community, like many neighborhoods in Birmingham, has dealt with its share of violent crime in recent years, with law enforcement consistently working to address gun-related incidents. Wednesday night’s shooting marks yet another tragedy, cutting short the life of a 22-year-old with his future still ahead of him.
The coroner’s office confirmed that Harris died from gunshot wounds, but the number of shots fired or details about the type of weapon used have not been released publicly. The Birmingham Police Department has remained cautious in its updates as the investigation is still in its early stages.
Community members in Roebuck are likely to feel the impact of this loss, as sudden acts of violence often ripple through families, friends, and neighbors. Calls for greater community involvement and violence prevention efforts continue to grow in Birmingham, as local leaders work alongside police to find solutions.
For Harris’s family, the news brings unimaginable grief. The young man’s death adds to the troubling rise of violent crimes affecting young people in the city. While police continue to gather information, those closest to Harris are left mourning a life taken far too soon.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are asking anyone who may have been in the area Wednesday night to share any details they might have observed, no matter how small. Such information could prove critical in identifying suspects or clarifying the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As the Roebuck community absorbs the shock of this tragedy, the Birmingham Police Department continues its work, determined to bring justice for Harris and his family.
