Sonny Arrington, age 43

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Lost to gun violence on December 6, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo

News sources:

• al: Father of 7 among 2 shot dead in Birmingham after homicide victim’s funeral; suspect charged
• al: Birmingham shooting leaves 2 men dead, woman injured after funeral for homicide victim
• WBMA: Woman in custody after double homicide in Birmingham
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Carlton Rufus Allen, age 76

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• Birmingham, AL - July 20, 2026