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Carlos Sumpter Jr.

Case from Bessemer, AL dated Mar 28, 2026

Victim Details

Carlos Sumpter, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Bessemer

AL

2026-03-28

22

Carlos

Sumpter Jr.

07/01/2026

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On a Saturday night in Bessemer, Alabama, the life of 22-year-old Carlos Sumpter Jr. was tragically cut short. On March 28, 2026, Sumpter was fatally shot in an incident that has been classified as a homicide. The shooting occurred on Thirtieth Street South, sending ripples of shock and grief through the community.

In the days following the shooting, the Bessemer Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sumpter's death. Their efforts led to the identi ...
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