205-254-7777Homicide Investigation in West Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred Monday, September 28, 2026, shortly before 9:00 p.m.
West Precinct officers responded to the 2200 block of Bessemer Road
on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot of McDonald’s, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased by medical staff at 9:27 p.m.
The victim has been identified as:
Isaiah Earl Hosanna, (20), B/M of Hoover, Alabama.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim and others arranged to meet with an unknown individual outside at the location. At the conclusion of the meeting, the unknown individual began firing shots. The victim and others attempted to flee the area. The victim was fatally wounded, and a second individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The second victim
was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. At this time, there are no additional reports of anyone else being injured by gunfire.
There is no one in custody at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing. We will provide updates as they become available.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
