Three individuals have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Asia Alyce Poole, a 21-year-old mother, at a Birmingham, Alabama apartment complex.
The tragic incident, which was broadcast live on Facebook, has led to charges against Justin Jamond Hendrix, 20, Taylor McCloud, 22, and Janiyah Hendrix, 19.
Charges and Arrests
Justin Jamond Hendrix and Taylor McCloud face charges of murder in the death of Poole. Both individuals are also charged with the attempted murder of Poole’s best friend, who survived the attack.
They are currently held without bond at Jefferson County Jail.
Janiyah Hendrix, the sister of Justin Hendrix, has been charged with first-degree auto theft. She was arrested and booked into the county jail with a $30,000 bond.
Her charge stems from her fleeing the scene in Poole’s vehicle, which was later abandoned in a parking lot.
Incident Details
The shooting occurred at the Monarch Ridge apartment complex. The altercation began when Janiyah Hendrix and Poole engaged in a physical fight, which was captured on a Facebook livestream.
The dispute, allegedly fueled by personal tensions over an unnamed man, escalated to a deadly shooting.
According to police reports, at least 168 rounds were fired during the incident. Poole was found unresponsive in the breezeway of her apartment building and was pronounced dead by Birmingham firefighters at 10:31 p.m.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with multiple shooters in masks using Glock switches and assault-type rifles.
One resident noted the organized nature of the attack, stating:
“They came for this. They were so organized. They had everything blocked off, everyone corralled in.”
Investigation and Community Response
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting. Officer Thurmond indicated that the investigation is ongoing and may reveal additional suspects or charges.
“We do believe there were more than just these two shooters, so we’ll see where that leads us,” Officer Thurmond stated.
Residents and witnesses are encouraged to provide any additional information or videos related to the incident. Police ask anyone with information to contact detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
