Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service will host a blood drive on Wednesday to support a firefighter shot at a fire station last week.The drive will be held at 1808 Seventh Ave. North from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. It is in partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from 米兰体育 13 Firefighters Jamal Jones and Jordan Melton were doing routine morning maintenance in the Norwood area at Station 9 on 27th Street North when the shooting occurred. Both firefighters were transported to UAB Hospital following the incident. Melton died from his injuries Monday evening while Jones remains in serious condition, according to Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.Police said the man who shot the firefighters had a personal conflict with one of them. No one is in custody. The Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service Personnel Relations Committee is asking for donations to support Jones' and Melton's families.Donations can be made here.Crime Stoppers is currently offering up to a $15,000 reward for any information regarding the incident. Anonymous tips can be sent in by calling 205-254-7777. Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThis is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service will host a blood drive on Wednesday to support a firefighter shot at a fire station last week.
The drive will be held at 1808 Seventh Ave. North from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. It is in partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
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Firefighters Jamal Jones and Jordan Melton were doing routine morning maintenance in the Norwood area at Station 9 on 27th Street North when the shooting occurred.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighter Jordan Melton
Both firefighters were transported to UAB Hospital following the incident. Melton died from his injuries Monday evening while Jones remains in serious condition, according to Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.
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Police said the man who shot the firefighters had a personal conflict with one of them. No one is in custody.
The Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service Personnel Relations Committee is asking for donations to support Jones' and Melton's families.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service
Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service requesting donations for injured firefighters.
Donations can be made .
Crime Stoppers is currently offering up to a $15,000 reward for any information regarding the incident. Anonymous tips can be sent in by calling 205-254-7777.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
