Alabama man shot dead in front of his family during altercation at Birmingham barber shop; cops launch probe

Birmingham Crime News: An Alabama man was shot dead in front of his family during an argument at a barber shop in Birmingham on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The homicide took place on Saturday, June 13, just after 3:30 p.m. local time on the city's West Valley Avenue outside La Vida Barberia Spa y Estilismo, AL.com and WBRC reported, citing Birmingham police. The victim was identified as Jorge Fonseca, 34. He lived in Birmingham.

Police Sgt. LaQuitta Wade told AL.com that both police and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report of a man being shot. According to investigators, the victim and suspect knew each other, and that the two got into a physical altercation outside the barbershop. The reasons behind the altercation remained unclear at the time of filing of this report. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly drew a firearm and shot the victim.

When paramedics reached the scene, they immediately began lifesaving efforts, but Fonseca was ultimately pronounced dead on the sidewalk outside the shop. According to police, the suspected shooter fled after the incident but was apprehended and taken into custody approximately 15 minutes later.


According to AL.com, several customers were inside the barbershop, including the family of the victim, when the fatal altercation unfolded. Witnesses were brought in for questioning by investigators. Investigators also questioned witnesses as part of the ongoing inquiry into the incident. Homewood Police Department told WBRC that its officers were also at the scene assisting with the investigation.

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