# Shooting in Downtown Leaves One Dead | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-05T20:55:29+00:00
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## Resource

A young man died in a targeted shooting early Sunday morning near Government and Bayou Streets, struck by gunfire while in a vehicle—no other passengers were hurt. Despite heightened police presence and a curfew downtown, the incident occurred after most people had left. Police Chief William Jackson calls it an isolated act and assures the public that investigators are working diligently to identify and apprehend the suspect. No further details are being released as the probe continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/63c9482011ca6a51

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