🌱 30 Vehicles Vandalized In Bessemer + One Man Shot, Killed

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. 30 cars were vandalized at a FedEx facility in Bessemer on Monday. According to Bessemer police, the vehicles were found damaged at 6:00 a.m. in the parking lot. Police believe the crime took place between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. They are looking for a "dark-colored Dodge Charger" in relation to the case. As of Monday afternoon, no arrests have been made. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. Hello, little one! The Birmingham Zoo recently introduced Kodo, a 2-year-old Himalayan red panda. Kodo is a transfer from the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts. According to officials with the zoo, Kodo is very friendly and loves fruit. Himalayan red pandas are endangered, and are native to high elevation forests in Nepal, central China and northern Myanmar. Click the link to see photos of the red panda and a full statement from the zoo. (WBRC)
3. One man is dead after a shooting on Monday morning. According to police, the shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. near Pratt Highway and Heflin Avenue West. The victim had been shot in the driver's seat of his sedan. According to detectives, "some sort of altercation occurred" just before the victim was shot. (AL.com)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Salt Art at Southside Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Off the Hook Crochet at Smithfield Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Create an Underwater Seascape Painting at Wylam Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• The World Games: Lacrosse at PNC Field (10:30 AM)
• Mr. Larry's Magic Show at Homewood Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you've been wanting a furry friend, now's the time! Greater Birmingham Humane Society is offering $25 adoption fees through Jul. 31. Click the link to learn more. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)
• The City of Birmingham Government hopes you'll stop by the Merchant Market at the World Games Plaza. It's a great opportunity to get to know local business owners and celebrate the World Games. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)
• IN Birmingham | Birmingham, AL shared photos from the City Walk on Sunday. The area was busy during the day before the Lupe Fiasco show. (IN Birmingham | Birmingham, AL via Instagram)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.