A 23-year-old Birmingham man faces 18 murder charges after authorities connected him to multiple deadly shootings, including two mass casualty events in Jefferson County. Damien McDaniel remains in custody without bond as prosecutors build their case against him for a series of violent incidents that have shocked the community.
The most recent charges stem from a Valentine’s Day tragedy where McDaniel allegedly killed Angeliyah Webster and Christian Norris, both 20 years old, along with their unborn child. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office has filed capital murder charges in connection with these deaths, citing the particular severity of taking multiple lives in a single incident.
McDaniel’s alleged string of violence includes the targeted killing of Reginald Bryant on November 27, 2023. Investigators have connected him to two separate mass shootings in the Birmingham area, though specific details about these incidents remain under seal as the investigation continues.
The Birmingham Police Department has assembled a task force to coordinate the complex investigation spanning multiple crime scenes and jurisdictions. Law enforcement officials have noted that McDaniel’s case represents one of the most significant murder investigations in recent Birmingham history.
The charges include various degrees of murder, with special consideration given to the death of the unborn child, which carries additional legal implications under Alabama state law. The prosecution has begun building its case against McDaniel, gathering evidence from multiple crime scenes and working with witnesses across Jefferson County.
Court documents indicate that the suspect’s actions demonstrate a pattern of targeted violence, though investigators haven’t yet disclosed potential motives for the attacks. As the legal proceedings move forward, McDaniel faces potential capital punishment if convicted of the murders.
The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office has emphasized their commitment to pursuing justice for all victims involved, while ensuring the defendant’s constitutional rights are protected throughout the judicial process. The case continues to develop as investigators work to piece together the full scope of these tragic events that have impacted numerous families throughout the Birmingham area.
