A tragic domestic shooting on the evening of Saturday, December 6, claimed the lives of two men in a Birmingham apartment complex, just hours after one of the victims had attended a funeral. The fatal shooting unfolded inside an apartment at Tuxedo Terrace, a residential complex in Ensley, a neighborhood in the western part of the city. The victims have been identified as 43-year-old Sonny Arrington, a father of seven from Clarksville, Tennessee, and his 76-year-old relative, Carlton Rufus Allen, from Birmingham.
Arrington, who had been living in Tennessee, was in Birmingham for a family funeral, a heartbreaking irony given the violent events that would follow. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, both men were shot and killed in what is now being investigated as a domestic dispute. Arrington’s niece, 26-year-old, has been arrested in connection to the deaths and is being held in the Birmingham City Jail on charges of capital murder. Authorities say she is expected to be formally charged for the deaths of both men, and the case is still under investigation.
The shooting occurred just before 11:30 p.m. as the suspect allegedly opened fire inside the apartment. In addition to the two fatalities, Arrington’s sister, who was also present at the scene, was seriously injured. Though she was rushed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital, her injuries were not considered life-threatening, and she is expected to survive. The 26-year-old suspect’s sister, who also witnessed the tragic events, was taken into custody just two hours after the shooting occurred.
Law enforcement arrived promptly at the scene to find Allen and Arrington dead, while the victim’s sister, whose identity has not been publicly released, was still suffering from injuries but in stable condition. West Precinct officers were quick to secure the area and began processing the crime scene. Investigators have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting, but early indications suggest the incident might have been the result of an argument that escalated into violence.
The loss of a father of seven, particularly one who was just attending a family funeral, has deeply shaken both families involved. Arrington, who leaves behind children in Tennessee, was remembered as a dedicated father and family man. His death, along with that of his elderly uncle, Carlton Allen, who had been a pillar of his family, has left the Birmingham community in shock. Allen’s family described him as a kind and loving figure who had lived in the area for many years. The pair’s senseless deaths have left their families grappling with unimaginable grief.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to mourn the lives lost and wonder what could have prompted such a tragic event. The 26-year-old suspect, who remains unnamed due to legal restrictions, is facing serious charges, but authorities have not released any further details on her potential motives. With a history of domestic tensions now under scrutiny, the families are left with the pain of losing two loved ones in such an unthinkable way.
In the wake of the shooting, many in Birmingham are left reflecting on how easily a family tragedy can escalate, and how quickly lives can be altered by violent events. The case remains open, with authorities working to piece together the circumstances that led to this devastating loss.
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