Alabama boy, 13, fatally shot when gunman fired into home

2 days ago

Bessemer news, Alabama news.

An Alabama boy was fatally shot Friday night when someone opened fire at his Bessemer home, police said.

The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. outside a home in the 1200 block of 13th Street North.

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  • Police Detective Justin Burmeister said the 13-year-old boy was inside the home when a gunman fired into the house, fatally striking him.

    The victim was rushed to the hospital where he died. It remains unclear who the shooter was targeting.

    Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 205-425-2411 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.