Alabama Father, 34, Shot and Killed in Front of His Family During Argument at Barbershop

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
West Valley Avenue outside La Vida Barberia Spa y Estilismo
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Birmingham Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama: On Saturday, June 13 at just after 3:30 p.m., a 34‑year‑old Birmingham resident named Jorge Fonseca was shot and killed in front of his family during an argument outside La Vida Barbería Spa y Estilismo on West Valley Avenue. The victim and suspect were known to each other; a physical altercation escalated when the suspect pulled out a gun and fired at Fonseca, who was pronounced dead by paramedics on the sidewalk. Police identified the shooter as having fled but arrested him about 15 minutes later.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jorge Fonseca Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Alabama Father, 34, Shot and Killed in Front of His Family During Argument at Barbershop

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