On the evening of April 19, 2026, Marcos Cruz Alarcon, 21, was fatally shot at an apartment complex off Lorna Road in southern Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama. The shooting killed a young man whose obituary described him as a beloved son, brother, and grandson.

Details about how the shooting unfolded, any motive, or descriptions of possible suspects have not been released. Law enforcement has not provided information about arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Family and friends gathered to remember Marcos. A cousin set up a GoFundMe to assist his parents with funeral costs and immediate needs; the campaign quickly exceeded its goal. Funeral services were held and he was laid to rest.

If anyone has information about what happened that night at the Lorna Road complex, please come forward to assist the investigation.