Birmingham police have charged Cameron Keyshawn Jackson, 28, with capital murder in the fatal shooting of Devin Wayne Hughes that occurred in Birmingham’s Ensley neighborhood.
The shooting took place in the early morning hours of July 23, 2025, when Jackson allegedly fired multiple shots into Hughes’ vehicle near Avenue L. Hughes, 32, attempted to flee the scene in his vehicle but crashed into a nearby front yard, where responding officers later found him. Police and emergency medical services arrived shortly after 3 a.m., but Hughes didn’t survive the incident.
Through swift investigative work and witness interviews, Birmingham Police Department detectives identified Jackson as the primary suspect within hours of the shooting. The department’s response included an extensive search of the area, which led to the recovery of several firearms that are now being examined as potential evidence in the case.
Initially, law enforcement held Jackson at Birmingham City Jail on a 48-hour felony extension while building their case. Following a thorough review of the evidence, authorities issued a capital murder warrant on July 25. Jackson was subsequently transferred to Jefferson County Jail, where he remains in custody without bond due to the severity of the charges.
The investigation continues as detectives work to establish a complete timeline of events leading up to the fatal encounter. Police have conducted additional interviews with individuals who may have witnessed the shooting or have knowledge of circumstances surrounding the incident. The recovered firearms are undergoing ballistic testing to determine their potential role in the crime.
Capital murder charges in Alabama carry significant penalties, including the possibility of life imprisonment without parole or death penalty if convicted. These charges are typically pursued when specific aggravating factors are present during the commission of a murder.
The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit maintains an active investigation into the case, though they haven’t released information about potential motives or the relationship, if any, between Jackson and Hughes. They continue to process evidence collected from both the shooting scene and the location where Hughes’ vehicle came to rest.
Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers, where they can remain anonymous while assisting with the ongoing investigation.
