“We’re exhausting each useful resource to search out solutions and justice for Jordan’s family members,” Mr. Woodfin mentioned in an announcement. “Jordan paid the last word worth for his service to our metropolis. We is not going to let that sacrifice be in useless.”
Based on the police, a suspect — or suspects — shot the 2 firefighters inside Hearth Station 9, within the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham. The assault, which was reported round 8:30 a.m., appeared to have taken place close to the station’s bay doorways.
Mr. Melton died days after the capturing, on July 17. A funeral for Mr. Melton will be held on Wednesday.
Jamal Jones, the opposite firefighter who was shot, was mentioned to be in severe situation on the day of the capturing. Further data on his situation was not instantly out there. Efforts to succeed in the Birmingham Police Division, the hearth service and the mayor’s workplace on Sunday had been unsuccessful.
Birmingham firefighters honored their co-workers who had been attacked within the days after the capturing, and mourned Mr. Melton.