On a Tuesday night in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of 16-year-old Caucasian female Alexis Elizabeth Wise was tragically cut short. On November 12, 2024, she was found in a car on the sidewalk of Princeton Avenue Southwest, the victim of gun violence. Alongside her was 21-year-old Joshua Wayne Parsons, who was also deceased. Both had sustained gunshot wounds.
The discovery was made around 10:30 p.m.
by a passerby who noticed a vehicle with bullet holes moving slowly in reverse before it came to a stop near an abandoned house. Upon investigating, the passerby saw the grim scene inside and immediately called 911. When Birmingham police officers and Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived, they found both Alexis and Joshua unresponsive. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Remembered as a cheerful and goofy person who loved to make people laugh, Alexis, or "Lexie" as she was known, had a passion for life. She enjoyed listening to music, working on cars, and traveling. Her love for animals, especially pit bulls, was well-known among her friends and family. Friends described her as someone who saw the good in people and had many goals for her future. She dreamed of one day having a house filled with her friends.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the community and their families were left in shock. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Alexis Wise and Joshua Parsons. The Birmingham Police Department's investigation into the circumstances leading up to the shooting is ongoing, and they have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, leaving a painful void for those who knew and loved the two young victims.
