Ralen Jerean McCurdy, 35, was shot and killed inside a Birmingham residence early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026. The fatal shooting happened in the 4300 block of 12th Court North, cutting short his life and leaving his loved ones facing an unexpected loss.
The incident was reported shortly after 1:40 a.m. when Birmingham Police Department officers assigned to the South Precinct received a Shot Spotter notification and reports of a person who had been shot. Officers rushed to the area to investigate and locate the reported victim.
When officers entered the residence, they found McCurdy unresponsive. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel were called to assist, but their efforts could not save his life. He was pronounced dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.
McCurdy was just 35 years old. His death has added another tragic case to Birmingham’s growing list of fatal shootings, leaving another family to deal with the pain of losing someone they expected to have much more time with.
For his loved ones, the circumstances surrounding his death are only part of the heartbreak. The sudden loss of someone close can leave difficult questions and painful memories, especially when a life ends without warning.
Birmingham police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and no suspect has been publicly identified in the information provided.
Investigators are working to establish what happened inside the residence and determine who was responsible for the deadly shooting. Further details about the events leading up to the gunfire have not been released.
As the investigation continues, McCurdy’s loved ones are left to mourn a 35-year-old man whose life ended far too soon. His death is a painful reminder of how quickly gun violence can change the lives of families and entire communities.