Woman shot dead in Birmingham in city’s 4th homicide in 48 hours
The spate of shootings Thursday through Saturday come as police report a dramatic drop in Birmingham homicides.
Mason Reed 
A violent 48-hour stretch in Birmingham has reached a somber milestone as a woman was shot and killed Saturday night in the southwest part of the city. Her death marks the fourth homicide in the city within just two days.
Investigation Underway in Southwest Birmingham
Birmingham police received reports of a shooting at 7:35 p.m. on the 2400 block of Snavely Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the front yard of a residence, according to Officer De’Rell Freeman. Although she was rushed to a local hospital, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
Preliminary investigations suggest the tragedy stemmed from an altercation between an unspecified number of individuals. Authorities have already detained two males and transported them to police headquarters for questioning as detectives work to piece together the evidence.
A Violent Weekend
This weekend's violence follows a chaotic 48-hour period, which included a mass shooting that left two people dead and five others injured. Furthermore, on Friday, a separate confrontation between two men at an extended stay motel proved fatal for one of the parties involved. Read more about that incident here.
Tracking Citywide Homicide Trends
The recent surge in violence arrives at a time when Birmingham police were highlighting a significant decline in homicides compared to previous years. As of Wednesday, police had recorded only 17 homicides for the entirety of 2026—a 50% decrease from 2025 and a 73% drop from 2024. With Saturday’s tragedy, the city’s 2026 homicide total has reached 21.
"Over the past few days, we’ve had homicides, we’ve seen things happen and we do want to emphasize that we are going to continue working to reduce crime," Freeman stated, "and do everything that we can to mitigate any issues in the city of Birmingham."
As 205focus.com continues to monitor these developments, authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. You can contact the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-1764 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
