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Birmingham firefighter dies days after being shot at station; suspect at large

  • Firefighter Jordan Melton was shot and killed at a Birmingham fire station in a suspected targeted attack.
  • Another firefighter, Jamal Jones, was also shot and is recovering from his injuries.
  • Melton had recently graduated from the recruit academy and served over a year with the fire department.
  • No arrests have been made yet and authorities are still investigating the shooting.
  • Melton was described by the Birmingham mayor as vibrant, full of life, and a beloved member of the fire department family.
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