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Arrests Made in July Quadruple Homicide / Mass Shooting Investigation

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained arrest warrants for two arrests in connection to the quadruple homicide of Lerandus Anderson, Stevie McGhee, Markeisha Gettings, and Angela Weatherspoon. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at a lounge in the 3400 Block of 27^th Street North. The shooting injured at least ten other victims.

The suspects have been identified as:

1. Damien McDaniel, (22), B/M, of Bessemer, Alabama.
2. Hatarius Woods, (27), B/M, of Fairfield, Alabama.

Birmingham Police Homicide detectives presented case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. After the assessment of case information, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Capital Murder (2 or more victims) and Assault 1^st Degree X’s 10 on McDaniel and Woods.

Both suspects are in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail with No Bond.

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Media Release 266- Arrests Made in July Quadruple Homicide Mass Shooting Investigation

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 Mass Shooting: Quadruple Homicide Investigation

(Media Release 168)

The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a quadruple homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

The victims have been identified as:

1. Lerandus Anderson, (24), B/M, of Center Point, Alabama.
2. Stevie McGhee, (39), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
3. Markeisha Gettings, (42), B/F of Birmingham, Alabama.
4. Angela Weatherspoon, (56), B/F, of Center Point, Alabama.

Initial Call; Officers Arrival on Scene

At approximately 11:08 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of Multiple People Shot at a nightclub in the 3400 Block of 27^th Street North.

Officers arrived on the scene when they observed MULTIPLE gunshot victims.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFR) personnel arrived and pronounced gunshot victim Stevie McGhee deceased. Stevie was on the sidewalk just outside the nightclub.

BFR personnel pronounced gunshot victims Markeisha Gettings and Angela Weatherspoon deceased. Markeisha and Angela were discovered deceased inside the nightclub.

At least 10 additional gunshot victims arrived at UAB Hospital by either BFR personnel or private vehicle. UAB Hospital Staff pronounced gunshot victim Lerandus Anderson deceased; BFR personnel transported Lerandus to UAB Hospital. The surviving victims injuries range from stable to critical condition.

Investigation

The preliminary investigation suggests there was a birthday party being held at the nightclub. We believe an altercation ensued inside the nightclub. After the altercation (unknown time frame) at least one suspect drove by in a vehicle and fired shots from the street into the nightclub. Detectives are working to determine if the shooting stemmed from the altercation.

There is no one in custody.

Federal law enforcement personnel responded to the scene and are assisting BPD in this investigation.

Anyone with information on the case, please contact B.P.D.’s Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

Crime Stoppers pays tipsters cash rewards of up to $5,000 for their tips.

This is Birmingham’s 78^th, 79^th, 80^th, & 81st murder investigation of 2024 with 8 justifiable death rulings.

The Birmingham Police Department adheres to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines for all law enforcement agencies across the United States. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include justifiable death investigations in the total homicide investigations counts.

**The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

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