$15,000 reward offered after 1 of 2 Birmingham firefighters shot last week has died
: Firefighters Jordan Melton and Jamal Jones have been identified as the two individuals who were shot this morning at Station 9 in Norwood. Birmingham Fire and Rescue released the following statement:
“Today, two Birmingham firefighters were shot at Fire Station 9. Firefighter Melton is in critical condition. Firefighter Jones is in serious condition. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service sends our thoughts and prayers to these two injured firefighters, their families, and the entire BFRS family.”Two Birmingham firefighters have been transported to UAB Hospital with gunshot wounds.
Officer Truman Fitzgerald confirmed that Birmingham Police are conducting a shooting investigation at Station 9 in the Norwood community.Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond said the firefighters were “seriously injured” as a result of the shooting. The uncle of one of the victims said his 33-year-old nephew has only been with the department less than a year.Two Birmingham firefighters shot, transported to UAB Hospital
“At this point in time, we believe this might have been a targeted attack. We don’t know why it would be a targeted attack but that is one of the things we’re trying to determine at this point in time,” Thurmond said. “It’s very unusual for someone to target one of our fire stations.”Senator Tommy Tuberville added, “Awful news. Please join me in praying for these firemen in critical condition.”
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