Tedarius Montez Seawright Obituary, Death;Man, 33, fatally shot during dispute in west Birmingham Tuesday night.
Tedarius Montez Seawright Obituary, Death – Police in Birmingham are investigating a deadly shooting that unfolded late Tuesday night in the Graymont community, just steps away from Legion Field, after what began as an altercation between two former friends.
According to officials, Birmingham police officers were dispatched shortly before midnight, around 11:50 p.m., to the 1400 block of 4th Court West following reports of a shooting connected to a possible break-in at an apartment. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man on the ground, later identified as 33-year-old Tedarius Montez Seawright, of Birmingham. He was unresponsive and suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel attempted to assist but ultimately pronounced Seawright dead at the scene. The shooting has since been classified as a homicide.
Preliminary findings indicate that the violent encounter began when another man went to the apartment of an ex-friend. Once inside, the situation escalated into a heated altercation. Investigators believe gunfire was exchanged during this confrontation, leading to Seawright’s death.
The second man involved in the incident did not flee. Instead, he remained at the apartment and was taken into custody by officers without incident. Police later transported him to Birmingham Police Headquarters for questioning.
Authorities confirmed that the man is currently being held under a standard 48-hour hold while investigators work to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly dispute. Police have not yet said whether formal charges will be filed, stressing that the investigation is still active.
Detectives are focusing on piecing together the sequence of events, particularly what led the suspect to go to the apartment and whether the shooting was premeditated or the result of a spontaneous escalation. They are also reviewing evidence from the scene and interviewing potential witnesses to understand how a disagreement between former friends spiraled into lethal violence.
The Graymont community, already grappling with concerns over public safety, is once again shaken by a fatal shooting. Residents living near the scene reported being startled by the sound of gunfire late at night, with some stepping outside to see the heavy police presence that quickly filled the neighborhood.
The death of Seawright marks another violent loss for a Birmingham community that has seen several fatal incidents this year. Police continue to emphasize their commitment to investigating homicides thoroughly and bringing answers to grieving families.
Authorities have urged anyone with additional information about the altercation or events leading up to the shooting to come forward. Individuals can contact the Birmingham Police Department directly or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
As of now, the identity of the second man has not been publicly released, and the decision on charges will likely depend on further evidence collected in the coming days. Police say updates will be provided as the case develops.
Seawright’s death adds to a troubling trend of disputes between acquaintances or friends in Birmingham escalating to deadly violence, a reminder of the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing gun-related crime across the city.
