Isiah Kaine Thurman, 21, was found fatally shot on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the 4100 block of Bethany Avenue in Brighton, near Bessemer, Alabama. Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies arrived about 5:08 p.m. after a report of a person down; Brighton Fire & Rescue responded and Thurman was later pronounced deceased. The sheriff’s office opened a homicide investigation.

Authorities have not released details about what led to the shooting, and no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported. Investigators have asked anyone with information to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains active and the community is awaiting more information.

If anyone knew Isiah, saw activity in the area that afternoon, or has information that could help, please contact law enforcement.