🌱 Birmingham Mother Unintentionally Killed + Man Shot By Girlfriend

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. A mother died on Saturday after being 'unintentionally' shot by her 12-year-old son. According to the sheriff's office, the 29-year-old mother was found just after midnight in the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue. Detectives determined that her 12-year-old son had "unintentionally discharged a firearm." Authorities say that the offense will be addressed through the family court system. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. Looking to add one more member to your family? Patch found some of the fluffiest, most lovable pets in the area for you to check out. Coco Chanel the rabbit, Evie the kitten, and Hash Brown the dog are all looking for a new home. Is it yours? (Birmingham Patch)
3. One man is injured and a woman is in custody after a shooting on Monday morning. According to police, the shooting took place at the Bessemer Place Apartments on Flint Hill Road. There, officers say that the woman shot the man, who was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say the victim and the suspect are in a dating relationship. As of Monday afternoon, it has not been determined what caused the shooting. (AL.com)

Today in Birmingham:

• The Montgomery Stories Of F. Scott Fitzgerald at Homewood Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Fiction Book Club at Springville Road Regional Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Library Board Meeting at Birmingham Central Library (4:30 PM)
• Half Off Happy Hour at Chuck's Fish (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Birmingham City Schools shared photos from the first day of school. Teachers and students came together to start the year off at W.J. Christian. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Looking for work? There's an opening for you. Salaries as high as $300,00 a year are waiting for your application. (Birmingham Patch)
• Country music's Cody Jinks will be coming to nearby Pelham. The artist will perform at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre on Aug. 12. (Shelby County Reporter)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.