🌱 Deadly Shooting At Birthday Party + BCS Summer Meals Program

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But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 78 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. A birthday party in Birmingham ended in gunfire early Sunday morning that left one person dead. Police responded to multiple calls about shots fired shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. When they arrived, police discovered 18-year-old shooting victim Montraevious DeWayne Milton was unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service. Investigators say they recovered over 100 shell casings from the scene. There have been no arrests made, and investigators are seeking party attendees for interviews. (AL.com)
2. Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission has spaces available in its upcoming Sports Express Camp. Participants will learn how to play several different sports, including kickball, flag football, floor hockey, and more. The camp will take place from Jun. 26-30 and Jul. 10-14 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day. To learn more or register, click here. (Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission via Facebook)
3. Around one in four children in Central Alabama faces food insecurity, according to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. The food bank is working with Birmingham City Schools to make sure children have nutritious meals throughout the summer, and the organization is seeking to partner with other local entities in order to distribute 30,000 meals in Jefferson County. The Summer Meals Program with Birmingham City Schools will kick off on Jun. 14. Across the district, 42 school sites will be serving lunch from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Click here to see a full schedule. (CBS 42)

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Today in Birmingham:

Tuesday, June 13

• Taijiquan: Beginner At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (4:45 PM)
• Slavery By Another Name Film Screening At Sidewalk Film (6:00 PM)
• Tuesday Jazz Jam At True Story Brewing (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, the Hoover YMCA will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, Jun. 26 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. People who give blood at this event will receive a $10 gift card and will be entered into a drawing for a backyard theater package. (YMCA of Greater Birmingham via Facebook)
• Pride Fest 2023 took place over the weekend at Linn Park! This year marked the 45th celebration with Central Alabama Pride, Inc. (City of Birmingham Government via Facebook)
• At the Birmingham Zoo, Bob the Bobcat is eagerly awaiting his new habitat to be ready. The zoo is asking for donations to complete the Cougar Crossing Habitat, and gifts of $1,000 or more will be honored with a personalized paw print at the habitat. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.