Grand Jury Indicted Suspect in 2024 Mass Shooting
A Jefferson County grand jury has charged Aaron Orlando Jones-Turpin in the 2024 Five Points South shooting.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Violence
A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Aaron Orlando Jones-Turpin on capital murder charges for the 2024 shooting outside the Hush Lounge in Birmingham. Four people were killed and 17 others were wounded in the incident.
Why it matters
The indictment represents a significant development in the investigation of a mass casualty event that shook the Five Points South community. Prosecutors are working to hold all involved parties accountable for the deaths of four victims.
Aaron Orlando Jones-Turpin faces a charge of capital murder of two or more people and is currently held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail. The indictment was formally returned by a Jefferson County grand jury on October 2, 2026.
The players
Aaron Orlando Jones-Turpin
The 22-year-old suspect is charged with the capital murder of two or more people.
Birmingham Police Department
The city agency is responsible for investigating violent crimes in Birmingham.
Damien McDaniel
One of the individuals charged in the case, he is scheduled for trial in January.
The details
Jones-Turpin was arrested on September 11, 2026, in Fyffe by the Birmingham Police Department's Violent Crimes Apprehension Team. He joins Damien McDaniel, NyQuan Lollar, and Crishawn McLemore-Bruce as individuals charged in the case.
Timeline
September 21, 2024: The mass shooting occurred outside the Hush Lounge.
September 11, 2026: Jones-Turpin was taken into custody.
October 2, 2026: A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Jones-Turpin.
November 2026: Arraignment for Jones-Turpin.
January 2027: Trial for Damien McDaniel begins.
Legal Context
This indictment follows a string of legal actions taken against multiple suspects following the 2024 Five Points South mass shooting. It reflects the broader efforts within the Jefferson County justice system to prosecute complex capital murder cases involving multiple defendants.
The progress of this case provides clarity to residents regarding the ongoing legal response to the violence that impacted the Five Points South area. The public can follow the upcoming arraignment and trial dates to track the accountability process for the incident.
The takeaway
The judicial system is moving forward with the prosecution of all individuals accused in connection with the mass shooting. Residents and families affected by the incident can look to the upcoming court dates for further updates on the legal proceedings.
What happens next
Aaron Orlando Jones-Turpin is scheduled for arraignment in November 2026, and the trial for Damien McDaniel is set to begin in January 2027.
Further reading
For more information on similar legal proceedings, visit the Birmingham Violence section.
