Executive Summary
- Alicia Brown, 27, has been charged with murder and is held without bond.
- The fatal shooting occurred on Nov. 30 at 5051 Parkway in Fairfield, Alabama.
- Investigators attribute the incident to an escalated verbal dispute between relatives.
FAIRFIELD, Ala. – A 27-year-old woman has been formally charged with murder and is being held without bond following a fatal shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Fairfield, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a report of a person down at approximately 1:17 a.m. on November 30, 2025, in the 5051 block of Parkway. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel discovered a 29-year-old male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities reported that personnel from Fairfield Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased shortly thereafter.
A preliminary investigation conducted by sheriff’s detectives indicated that the incident arose from a verbal dispute between the victim and a relative. Investigators stated that the altercation escalated, resulting in shots being fired. The suspect, identified as Alicia Brown, was taken into custody at the scene, though formal charges were initially pending while the investigation continued.
On Monday, December 1, detectives obtained a warrant against Brown. She has been charged with murder and is currently detained in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond, according to the Sheriff’s Office update.
Investigative Outlook and Legal Proceedings
The formal filing of murder charges and the denial of bond signal a significant progression in this homicide case, moving it from active field investigation to the prosecutorial phase. As the case proceeds, forensic evidence and witness testimonies regarding the nature of the domestic dispute will likely play a central role in upcoming court proceedings. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has requested that anyone with further information regarding the incident contact their office or Crime Stoppers. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
