An 18-year-old male, De'undray Nakil Haggard, lost his life in a shooting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident that claimed the young man's life unfolded in the vicinity of Wenonah High School, adding a layer of tragedy to the loss of a student. Haggard was remembered by those who knew him as someone who always had a smile on his face.
The shooting occurred in the afternoon, and authorities were alerted to the situation.
Upon their arrival, they discovered the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of medical responders, Haggard succumbed to his injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death marked another instance of gun violence affecting the city's youth, as he was the second Birmingham high school student to be fatally shot in a span of just four days.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Birmingham Police Department initiated a homicide investigation to piece together the events that led to Haggard's untimely death. Detectives began the process of gathering evidence and seeking information from the public to identify the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced, and no suspects have been officially named in connection with the homicide. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek justice for DeUndray Haggard and his family.
