🌱 Shooting Kills One, Injures Two + Drowning Man Saved By Sons

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Birmingham Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. A Birmingham man is dead and two others are injured after a shooting and crash on Thursday. According to police, officers were dispatched before noon to reports of a shooting. The driver was on Carson Road when someone in another vehicle fired shots at him, causing him to crash into a wooded area in Center Point. An adult passenger, 33-year-old Nathan Wilson Jr. of Birmingham, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a driver and juvenile passenger were transported to the hospital. As of Friday evening, the driver is in critical condition and the juvenile's condition is unknown. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. A man was saved from drowning last week by his two sons and their friend. According to the man, he was swimming and doing "breathing exercises" in the pool when he lost consciousness. When the boys realized he was unresponsive, one ran for help while another performed CPR. The man regained consciousness as a result of the boys' swift action and recovered at Grandview Medical Center. (WBRC)
3. Fireworks, music, and more for Birmingham residents on the 4th of July. Thunder on the Mountain, organized by the Vulcan Park Foundation, will feature a live fireworks show with a choreographed accompanying musical score. Viewers are encouraged to witness the event in person at 9:00 p.m. in Vulcan Park or tune into WBRC Fox 6 to view the live stream. (Vulcan Park & Museum)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Outdoor Pool Open At Levite Jewish Community Center (All Day)
• Leanne Morgan: Big Panty Tour At Alabama Theatre (11:00 AM)
• Adult Coffee & Crafts At Homewood Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Yoga for Teens At Homewood Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Alabama celebrated Title IX, which 50 years ago yesterday was passed into law. The legislation protects individuals in their academic and athletic endeavors. (The University of Alabama via Facebook)
• Good with animals? The Birmingham Zoo is hiring! Open positions include animal care, accounting, guest services, operations, and others. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)
• Heart Gallery Alabama shared a photo of Rihanna and Sidney, two siblings who are looking for their forever family. Learn more about the two and their personalities by clicking the link. (Heart Gallery Alabama via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.