Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson, 24, from Birmingham, Alabama, was fatally shot multiple times by her husband, Kynath William Terry Jr., 19, from Midfield, at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital’s Women’s Center on March 1, 2026, shortly after giving birth to their first child. Terry then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in what Homewood Police classified as a domestic murder-suicide around 9:25 p.m.; no one else was injured, and the hospital locked down briefly.
Incident Timeline
Officers arrived at 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive to find both deceased at the scene from gunshot wounds. The Jefferson County Coroner confirmed Johnson was shot multiple times post-delivery of a healthy newborn, while Terry’s wound was self-inflicted. The baby survived unharmed, though its location during the shooting is unclear.
Background and Statements
Terry’s mother acknowledged marital issues, noting Johnson barred Terry’s family from the hospital during delivery, but said she never saw violent tendencies in her son, a recent Army National Guard trainee. Alabama Hospital Association President Danne Howard called it unprecedented, stressing hospitals prioritize safety alongside care.
Investigation Status
Homewood Police investigation continues as domestic-related; no public threat remains. The community mourns the couple’s newborn, now orphaned.
