Gerald Duane Bailey, 23, was shot and killed after a dispute outside a Birmingham gentleman’s club on August 7, 2017. The argument reportedly began inside the club when Bailey did not immediately return a borrowed lighter; he and another man were removed by security. Shortly before 3:30 a.m., as Bailey walked to a vehicle across the street, a passing car approached and someone inside fired multiple shots. Bailey was taken to UAB Hospital and died in surgery, pronounced at 5:45 a.m.

Witnesses said the confrontation that night had begun earlier at a different location. Friends and community activists described Bailey as loving, caring, and funny, and noted he had been working with local judges on violence-reduction efforts. Police expressed hope the shooter would be identified and apprehended. Public reporting since the killing has not indicated any arrests or charges.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Gerald, please come forward to assist the investigation.