Elijah Mack Jr. Obituary, Death: Bessemer man fatally shot on New Year’s Day identified.
Elijah Mack Jr. Obituary, Death – On New Year’s Day, a fatal shooting claimed the life of a Bessemer resident, later identified as Elijah Mack Jr., aged 65. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office released details about the incident, stating that Mack was shot on Wednesday evening, January 1, around 5:30 p.m. The shooting took place in the 800 block of 24th Street North.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after the incident, but Mack was pronounced dead at the scene by 5:47 p.m. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide, with Bessemer police leading the investigation.
Additional details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear as the investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement has not yet released information about possible suspects or motives.
The tragic incident marks another somber start to the new year, as community members await further updates on the case. Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist in their investigation.
This developing story will be updated as new information becomes available.
