Arlington Jerome Daniel, 50, was shot and killed after an altercation at a house party in Birmingham in the early morning hours of November 13, 2024. Officers were called about a person shot in the 6800 block of 68th Street South around 2:13 a.m.; Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel found Mr. Daniel unresponsive with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The dispute produced gunfire both inside and outside the home, and although several people were present and cooperated with officers, no other injuries were reported.

The killing became Birmingham’s 127th homicide investigation of 2024. Homicide detectives interviewed multiple people who remained at the scene, but as of the latest information no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone was at the gathering or has information about what led to the fatal altercation, please come forward.