BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A fatal officer-involved shooting outside UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham on Thursday, August 13, 2026, led to a major police response after an encounter between Birmingham police officers and a suspect ended with the individual being fatally shot.

The incident happened around 12:35 p.m. in the 2700 block of University Boulevard, near the hospital campus. According to authorities, officers were responding to a complaint when the situation escalated into a deadly encounter.

The person who was killed has not yet been publicly identified, and authorities have not released complete details about the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Officer-Involved Shooting Outside UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham

According to Birmingham police, officers were conducting an investigation near the hospital when they encountered the individual involved.

During the encounter, officers discharged their weapons, striking the suspect. The person was later pronounced dead.

Authorities have not yet explained the events that happened immediately before the shooting, including whether the individual was armed, what actions led officers to use force or how many officers fired their weapons.

Those details are expected to become clearer as the investigation continues.

Hospital Responds After Shooting

Following the incident, UAB issued an emergency alert regarding an officer-involved shooting outside UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham.

People near the hospital were advised to avoid certain areas, including the North Tower area and Level A of the parking deck, while police secured the scene.

A large law-enforcement and emergency response presence was seen around the hospital as investigators worked to control the area and collect evidence.

Authorities placed crime-scene tape around portions of the location while the investigation was underway.

No Hospital Patients or Employees Injured

Officials confirmed that no UAB St. Vincent’s patients or employees were involved or injured in the shooting.

Hospital officials later stated that the scene had been secured and there was no active threat to the UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham campus.

The update helped reassure patients, visitors and staff that the incident did not involve an ongoing threat inside the hospital.

People at the facility were still encouraged to follow directions from hospital security and law-enforcement personnel while investigative work continued.

Jefferson County Coroner’s Office Responds

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office was notified following the fatal shooting.

A deputy coroner responded to the scene as officials worked to document the death and gather information.

The identity of the deceased person had not been released at the time of the available information.

Authorities typically complete identification procedures and notify family members before publicly releasing a person’s name.

What Led to the UAB St. Vincent’s Shooting?

The circumstances that led to the shooting remain one of the main unanswered questions.

Police confirmed that officers were investigating a complaint near the hospital, but the exact nature of that complaint has not been publicly disclosed.

Authorities have also not confirmed whether a weapon was involved or what specific actions resulted in officers opening fire.

Investigators are expected to review evidence from the scene, speak with witnesses and examine available recordings to determine the sequence of events.

Investigation Continues

The officer-involved shooting is expected to undergo a thorough investigation as authorities work to establish a complete timeline.

Investigators may review surveillance footage, witness statements, physical evidence and any available body-camera recordings from officers involved.

Additional details, including the identity of the person killed and more information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, may be released as the investigation progresses.

This remains a developing story. Updates will be provided as more verified information becomes available.