Willie James Johnson, III dies in fatal Bessemer shooting
Fatal Bessemer shooting death of Willie James Johnson, III
A 24-year-old man from Hueytown has died following a shooting incident in Bessemer that occurred on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Willie James Johnson, III, was pronounced deceased at UAB Medical West after sustaining injuries from being shot outside an abandoned residence located on Clarendon Avenue.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reports the shooting took place around 10 p.m. Preliminary findings suggest the gunfire originated from a nearby roadway before the suspected individual(s) departed the vicinity. The Bessemer Police Department has officially classified this incident as a homicide under investigation.
As of now, law enforcement has not secured any suspects in connection with this case. Detectives are actively examining potential motives and gathering all available information to solve this matter. The public is encouraged to reach out to the Bessemer Police Department, contactable via (205) 425-2411, (205) 481-4366, or the Tip Line at (205) 428-3541. Alternatively, tips can be reported anonymously to CrimeStoppers by calling 205-254-7777.
