Incident

1-1-2026 Alabama Tuscaloosa 1-0

January 1, 2026

Location

2401 DuPont Ave
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Accidental Shooting
Accidental Shooting - Death
Accidental/Negligent Discharge
Self-Inflicted (not suicide or suicide attempt - NO PERP)
Playing with gun
Possession of gun by felon or prohibited person

Notes

Playing with gun;

District Information

Congressional District:

7

State Senate District:

24

State House District:

71

Victims

Age:

15

Age Group:

Teen 12-17

Gender:

Male

Status:

Killed

Subjects-Suspects

Sources

https://abc3340.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-on-dupont-avenue

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/01/02/15-year-old-tuscaloosa-dies-after-accidentally-shooting-himself/