Douglas Paige Jr., 34, was killed in Birmingham’s Kingston community on the evening of January 6, 2020. A physical altercation involving Paige and four other people escalated; Paige went to his vehicle to get away, and at least one person opened fire while he was inside. Responding officers located Paige deceased in his car after a ShotSpotter alert, his death attributed to gunshot wounds.

Police reported that no arrests were made at the scene, and there have been no public announcements identifying suspects or resulting in charges. The wider circumstances of the confrontation and who fired the fatal shots remain unresolved, leaving family and community members without clear answers.

If anyone knew Douglas, witnessed the confrontation that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with police.