🌱 Shooting Near Marathon Gas Station + 11th Annual Mason Music Fest

Hi, Birmingham! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Fourth of July. I’ll be back in your inbox after the holiday, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 74.
• Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 90 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. The Birmingham police are currently investigating a shooting that took place on Monday, Jul. 3, around 2:30 a.m. near the Marathon gas station on 10th Street and Fourth Avenue North. The two male victims waved down the police after the incident and soon after, the officers that were present attempted CPR while they waited for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue team. Despite their efforts, one of the men was pronounced dead at the scene soon after; the other victim’s condition is unknown at this time. As of right now, there have been no arrests made, suspects, or known motives. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. On Monday, Jul. 3, around 2:00 a.m., four juveniles were involved in a police chase that started in Vestavia Hills and ended on Highland Avenue in Birmingham. According to police Lt. Michael Keller, the driver of the vehicle was driving recklessly on U.S. 31 near Kentucky Avenue, and when the police tried to pull them over, the driver failed to stop. All four individuals are facing charges after flipping the car several times due to reckless driving and failing to stop for the police. (AL.com)
3. The Birmingham community is looking forward to the 11th annual Mason Music Fest which will take place on Saturday, Jul. 29, at Avondale Brewing Company. The event will include musical artists such as Carver Commodore, Annie DiRusso, The Secret Sisters, The New Respects, Colony House, and Futurebirds. Individuals can purchase general admission tickets for $49 and VIP tickets for $150, and all of the proceeds will go towards benefiting the nonprofit Mason Music Foundation. (Village Living)

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Today and tomorrow in Birmingham:

Tuesday, July 4

• Basketball Open Play At Levite Jewish Community Center (6:00 AM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Is It Growing Yet? At Southside Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Art By Leon Miller Jr. At Birmingham Central Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join Ms. Myra in her fun session of chair aerobics at the Five Points West Regional Branch Library on Wednesday, Jul. 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Birmingham Public Library)
• The Birmingham Museum of Art will host a celebration for National CROWN Day on Jul. 8 and 9 with an immersive, two-day event in collaboration with Bettina Byrd-Giles and Kerry James Marshall’s “School of Beauty, School of Culture” to honor the CROWN Act of 2022. Find out more information and register here! (Birmingham Museum of Art)
• Join the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Japan-America Society for the Japanese festival, Tanabata, to celebrate the alignment of two stars that are usually separated by the Milky Way! This will be a free event at the Japanese Garden from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jul. 8! (Birmingham Botanical Gardens)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with another update!

— 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.