On the evening of Thursday, March 5, 2026, a hail of gunfire shattered the night in the Kingston community of Birmingham, Alabama, leaving 23-year-old Cornelius Lee Evans with fatal injuries. The young Black/African American man was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue, within the Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Homes public housing complex.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at approximately 8:50 p.m. following reports of the shooting.
First responders found Evans in critical condition and immediately transported him to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity.
In the wake of the shooting, the Birmingham Police Department launched a homicide investigation. However, details regarding a potential motive or any person of interest have not been made public. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Cornelius Lee Evans, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into his death remains ongoing.
