Shooting at 3000 BLOCK OF CAROLINA AVENUE on 07/29/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 07/29/2026 12:00 AM
Description: A 5-year-old child died after an apparent accidental shooting at a residence; police say no criminal charges are anticipated.
Address: 3000 BLOCK OF CAROLINA AVENUE, Bessemer, AL
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Name
Shannon EllisMissing Age
31Est. Current Age
48Last Seen
Birmingham, AL on 09/24/2008Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5' 4" Weight: 100 lbsCase Number
MP1325Area Cold Cases
Name
Davion HickleyAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
West precinct officers responded to the 800 block of 3rd avenue west on a call of a person shot. Several rounds also registered by shotspotter. Shortly after, the 911 communications division was notified that a gunshot victim was transported to princeton hospital by private vehicle. The victim, davion hickley succumb to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.There were also three additional people who sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds from the same location.The preliminary investigation suggests several people gathered in the parking lot of the shell gas station located at 821 3rd ave west before gunfire erupted. Detectives believe there were multiple shooters involved in this incident. There were also three unoccupied businesses that sustained damage from gunfireAgency
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