Damien McDaniel Charged in Birmingham Shootings

Damien McDaniel, a 22-year-old from Alabama, has been charged with capital murder for his involvement in multiple shootings across Birmingham, including two mass shootings that resulted in 11 deaths and 29 injuries. The first mass shooting occurred on July 13, 2024, at a nightclub, killing four and injuring ten, followed by another on September 21, which also left four dead and 17 injured. Police believe these incidents may have been orchestrated as targeted attacks, possibly involving paid shooters, and have linked McDaniel to at least three additional fatal shootings. His alleged accomplice, 27-year-old Hatarius Woods, has also been charged, with both men responsible for approximately 30% of the city's homicides during the summer months. Birmingham officials are urging community vigilance and highlighting the urgent need for effective gun control measures to address escalating violence. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek further information on unsolved cases connected to McDaniel.