Terrance Akeem Alexander, 37, of Pinson, has been formally charged in connection with a deadly shooting that rocked downtown Birmingham on Friday evening, leaving one man dead and a woman injured. The incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, has reignited concerns about escalating violence in the city’s urban core.

**Swift Arrest and Charges Filed
Alexander was apprehended less than 24 hours after the shooting by Birmingham’s Crime Reduction Team and booked into the Jefferson County Jail at 11:25 a.m. Monday. By Tuesday night, court records revealed he faces multiple charges: murder in the death of 31-year-old Taevon Jamir Arnold, first-degree assault, and two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied building or vehicle.
Despite the gravity of the charges, Alexander posted bonds totaling $120,000 and was released from custody Tuesday morning.

**Surveillance Footage Reveals Chaos
The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. near 14th Street North between First and Second Avenues. Surveillance footage captured a group of approximately eight men gathered on the sidewalk. Alexander is seen stepping into the street moments before gunfire erupted.

Arnold, who also appeared to be armed, was struck during the exchange. It remains unclear whether he fired any shots. Police recovered at least 18 shell casings from the scene, underscoring the intensity of the shootout.

Both Arnold and the injured woman were rushed to the hospital. Arnold succumbed to his injuries at 11:13 p.m. that night.

**Police Response and Community Concerns
Officers from the North Precinct responded swiftly to reports of gunfire around First Avenue North and 14th Street. The victims were found near the Marathon gas station, a location that has seen increased police presence due to ongoing community complaints about criminal activity.

“This shooting is part of the broader issues we’ve been working to address,” said Officer Truman Fitzgerald. “We’ve deployed additional resources to this area in response to numerous complaints. Our goal is to restore safety and confidence in the community.”

Authorities confirmed that the shooting was not directly connected to the nearby Church of the Reconciler.

**A Troubled Past
Alexander’s criminal history paints a troubling picture. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance—a charge reduced from trafficking morphine—and served 18 months of a 60-month sentence. He also has a 2016 conviction for a similar drug offense and prior arrests for burglary and robbery.

**A City on Edge
The shooting marks one of at least 52 homicides reported in Birmingham so far in 2025, according to city records. While the number is down from the record-breaking 159 homicides in 2024, the frequency of violent incidents continues to alarm residents and officials alike.

**Call for Public Assistance
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting or Alexander’s activities to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

As Birmingham grapples with the aftermath of yet another deadly encounter, the community is left searching for answers—and demanding action. The hope is that through vigilance, accountability, and collaboration, the city can begin to turn the tide on violence and reclaim its streets.