Firefighter Jordan Melton

Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service
Birmingham, Alabama

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Station 9 in the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham, Firefighter Jordan Melton and Firefighter Jamal Jones were near the bay doors when they were shot by an assailant in the chest and legs. On Monday, July 17, 2023, Firefighter Jordan Melton succumbed to his injuries. Firefighter Jamal Jones remains in stable condition. Police are searching for suspects, and this is an ongoing investigation.

Age: 28

Sex: Male

Classification: Career

Years of service: 1

Date of incident: July 12, 2023

Date of death: July 17, 2023