Cornelia Rose Lathan Birmingham AL Death – A tragic shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, has claimed the life of 15-year-old Cornelia Rose Lathan and left her 5-year-old brother injured.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex in the 500 block of 25th Street North, is being investigated as a case of domestic violence.
According to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD), the shooting happened when the suspect fired shots into an apartment. Cornelia Rose Lathan was killed at the scene, and her 5-year-old brother sustained a leg wound.
The young boy was transported to Children’s of Alabama with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. The suspect, believed to be the mother’s boyfriend or ex-boyfriend, was apprehended outside the apartment complex shortly after the shooting.
The suspect is currently jailed on a 48-hour felony hold for capital murder. BPD officers arrived at the scene swiftly and determined that the shooting was an act of domestic violence. Earlier that same day, police had responded to a verbal altercation at the same apartment and had been called to the location on previous occasions.
Lieutenant Michael Smith of the Birmingham Police Department provided details about the incident: “Upon arrival, officers found Cornelia Rose Lathan deceased from gunshot wounds and her younger brother injured. The suspect, who is believed to be the mother’s boyfriend or ex-boyfriend, was immediately apprehended outside the apartment.
This tragic event is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence.” The pregnant mother of the victims was taken to the hospital for evaluation as a precaution. BPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events leading up to it.
The Birmingham community is in shock and mourning following the tragic death of Cornelia Rose Lathan. Friends, family, and local residents are grappling with the loss and the violence that has shaken their neighborhood. A candlelight vigil is being planned to honor the memory of Cornelia Rose Lathan.