One Man Dead, Another Detained After Fatal Shooting in Birmingham’s Elyton Village

One Man Dead, Another Detained After Fatal Shooting in Birmingham’s Elyton Village

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police are investigating a fatal domestic-related shooting inside an apartment at the Elyton Village public housing community. The incident occurred late Tuesday night, September 9, 2025, and has been confirmed as the city’s 58th homicide of the year.

According to Birmingham Police Department spokesperson Officer De’Rell Freeman, North Precinct officers responded at approximately 11:50 p.m. to reports of a break-in at an apartment on Fourth Court West, just off Center Street. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Tedarius Montez Seawright suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said Seawright, the ex-boyfriend of the woman living at the apartment, forced entry into the home. Once inside, he became involved in a confrontation with her current boyfriend, who also lived at the residence. During the altercation, gunfire erupted, fatally striking Seawright.

The shooter remained on the scene and was detained by responding officers for questioning at police headquarters. Authorities have not yet announced whether charges will be filed as the investigation remains ongoing.

Police noted that in all of Jefferson County there have been 89 homicides so far in 2025, with 58 occurring within Birmingham city limits. Community leaders and residents continue to voice concern over domestic violence and escalating gun incidents across the region.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.