Nineteen-year-old Dwight Deangelo Thomas Jr. was killed in a mass shooting on a Birmingham street on the evening of July 25, 2022. Police responded to ShotSpotter alerts around 8:55 p.m. on the 700 block of 6th Avenue West and found Thomas unresponsive inside an Audi SUV with a door ajar; he had suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead.

Investigators recovered evidence suggesting an intense exchange: officials estimated as many as 50 to 60 rounds were fired, and some casings indicated the possible use of fully automatic weapons. Detectives believe multiple shooters were likely involved. The Audi in which Thomas was found had been reported stolen from Shelby County. Motive has not been established, and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the stolen Audi or the people involved, contact Birmingham homicide investigators.