Suspect arrested in mass shooting in Five Points South

An unidentified man tries to calm a woman after a mass shooting occurred late Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue in the Five Points South neighborhood of Birmingham. At least four people were killed and dozens were injured in the shooting, according to Birmingham police.

Drew Hawkins, Gulf States Newsroom

A Fairfield man is under arrest for last month’s shooting in Five Points South in Birmingham that left four people dead and 17 injured. Damien Laron McDaniel III is charged with murder in the case. The 22-year-old is also accused of murdering two other people, both of whom were killed within 72 hours of the Five Points mass shooting.

Other victims included 32-year-old Jamarcus McIntyre, who was shot during an apparent robbery near East Lake Park. Additionally, 35-year-old Diontrante Brown was killed at a bar west of downtown Birmingham. She was believed to be an innocent bystander.

Birmingham police announced the arrest during a news conference Wednesday. Police have said all three incidents are related but have not publicly disclosed what is related to the deaths. Three other people were arrested in connection with one of the murders.

“Today was a huge step toward justice,” Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said in a statement. “But we’re not done yet. This investigation continues at BPD and we will not rest until our streets are safer. “

This is a developing story.