A confrontation on the evening of December 16, 2025, in Birmingham’s Sherman Heights ended with the death of Eddie Dean Jemison Sr. The 72-year-old, described as a longtime neighborhood fixture known for morning walks and trips to the corner store, was shot around 6:20 p.m. on Burrell Street after a heated argument with another man. Officers found Jemison in the roadway with at least one gunshot wound; he was taken to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The shooter remained at the scene and was taken into custody. He was held briefly at the Birmingham City Jail while homicide detectives investigated. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office later reviewed the evidence and witness statements and concluded the shooting was justified, determining the man acted in self-defense and filing no criminal charges. Jemison’s congregation at Rushing Springs Baptist Church and his family mourned his death and remembered his faith and service.

If anyone in Sherman Heights that evening saw the argument unfold or has information about what led to the confrontation, please share what you know.