Jefferson County Grand Jury Indicted Three Men
Three suspects face murder charges for separate fatal shootings in Birmingham.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Crime — General
A Jefferson County grand jury has issued indictments against three men for their roles in separate fatal shootings across Birmingham. The defendants currently remain in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.
Why it matters
The indictments mark a significant procedural step forward in resolving three distinct homicide cases that have impacted Birmingham neighborhoods. Authorities continue to process these cases as part of an effort to address local gun violence.
All three suspects, Timothy Antonio Moorer, Willie James Nixon, and Damarion Deante Owens, are being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond. Investigators placed 18 evidence markers at the scene of the Harris shooting.
The players
Timothy Antonio Moorer
He is a 34-year-old suspect who was apprehended following a motorcycle chase in Fairfield.
Willie James Nixon
He is a 23-year-old suspect who reportedly confessed to the shooting of Ayia Alexis Harris.
Damarion Deante Owens
He is a 21-year-old suspect facing a capital murder charge for a 2022 shooting.
Jefferson County Jail
This is the detention facility where the three indicted suspects are currently being held without bond.
The details
Timothy Antonio Moorer is accused of killing Literrance Leon Bratton in Ensley following a money dispute, while Willie James Nixon allegedly confessed to killing Ayia Alexis Harris after an argument. Damarion Deante Owens, who was 17 during the 2022 shooting of Kamarian Morris on Carson Road, is charged with capital murder and attempted murder.
Timeline
December 26, 2022: Kamarian Morris was fatally shot.
May 18, 2025: Literrance Leon Bratton was fatally shot.
January 24, 2026: Ayia Alexis Harris was fatally shot.
September 14, 2026: One suspect was convicted in the Morris case.
September 21, 2026: Indictments against the three men were made public.
Legal Context
The current indictments follow the pattern established by the 2026 conviction in the Morris case, which involved one of seven total defendants. These legal proceedings reflect ongoing efforts within the Birmingham judicial system to process violent crime cases.
These indictments indicate that the local legal process is moving forward for three separate violent crimes. Residents may see continued law enforcement activity as these cases proceed through the Jefferson County court system.
The takeaway
The formal indictment of these three individuals represents a key move by prosecutors to seek accountability for multiple deaths in the city. The cases highlight the ongoing focus on investigating past homicides to reach legal resolutions.
Further reading
Learn more about local investigations on the Crime — General page.
