On the evening of February 14, 2026, a tragic event unfolded in Birmingham, Alabama, that cut short the life of 20-year-old Shaneka Renee Hicks. The incident, a double shooting, occurred at a Marathon gas station, also known as the Norwood Everyday Store, located in the 3100 block of 12th Avenue North. The shooting happened at approximately 8:04 p.m.
Hicks and a male companion were at the gas station when gunfire erupted.
Both sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital in a private vehicle. Despite medical efforts, Shaneka Renee Hicks succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at UAB Hospital at 8:51 p.m. The male victim was left in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
In the wake of the shooting, the Birmingham Police Department launched an investigation into what was determined to be a homicide. Their efforts led to the arrest of three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting. The individuals taken into custody have since been charged with capital murder. The motive for the shooting has not been publicly released.
Shaneka Renee Hicks was born on July 7, 2005. Her death marked the sixth homicide in the city of Birmingham for the year 2026. Funeral services were arranged to be held at the First Baptist Church Mountain Park, with her burial planned for Oakland Memorial Gardens.
