The day has been filled with curiosity, confusion, and condolences for those who live in the Norwood neighborhood.Two firefighters, Jamal Jones and Jordan Melton, were shot inside Station 9 on Wednesday July 12. Melton died from his injuries Monday evening according to the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service, while Jones remains in the hospital.米兰体育 spoke with several community members who say prayer is needed to help curb the violence."Ain't nobody grabbing on to the right hope," said Tommie Larry.He moved to Norwood at the age of 16. Now, the 69-year-old is calling on the place he calls home to be better."It's time out for all this foolishness; it's time to do what's right and stop the violence," Larry said.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from 米兰体育 13 There's an echoed sentiment of appreciation for firefighters at Station 9. Many across the city and the direct neighborhood praying for recovery of the injured firefighters and peace for the department as a whole. "We appreciate everything that you guys do, everybody that serves the public," said Keith Sturdivant, who's lived in the area for 44 years. "We respect you and we need you. Keep doing your job and we'll do everything on our part to aid you."
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The day has been filled with curiosity, confusion, and condolences for those who live in the Norwood neighborhood.
Two firefighters, Jamal Jones and Jordan Melton, were shot inside Station 9 on Wednesday July 12.
Melton died from his injuries Monday evening according to the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service, while Jones remains in the hospital.
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米兰体育 spoke with several community members who say prayer is needed to help curb the violence.
"Ain't nobody grabbing on to the right hope," said Tommie Larry.
He moved to Norwood at the age of 16. Now, the 69-year-old is calling on the place he calls home to be better.
"It's time out for all this foolishness; it's time to do what's right and stop the violence," Larry said.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from 米兰体育 13
There's an echoed sentiment of appreciation for firefighters at Station 9. Many across the city and the direct neighborhood praying for recovery of the injured firefighters and peace for the department as a whole.
"We appreciate everything that you guys do, everybody that serves the public," said Keith Sturdivant, who's lived in the area for 44 years. "We respect you and we need you. Keep doing your job and we'll do everything on our part to aid you."