In a horrific incident that has left the Birmingham community reeling, a father was tragically 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed by his girlfriend on Easter Sunday, just hours before their daughter’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day. McKis James Bostic, a dedicated correctional officer and father of four, was fatally pinned between a vehicle and a home on Lisa Lane after an altercation during a family gathering spiraled out of control.

Witnesses report that the suspect, 30-year-old Fish Renee Jackson, who had only recently moved to Birmingham from Virginia, intentionally drove her vehicle into Bostic during the chaotic scene. The couple had a tumultuous on-and-off relationship, marred by accusations of abuse from both parties. This disturbing event unfolded at a celebration meant to bring family together, but instead ended in tragedy, with 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren present during the incident.

Emergency responders arrived to find Bostic trapped and unresponsive. Despite immediate attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Jackson fled the scene but was apprehended shortly after and has since been charged with capital murder. Authorities revealed that the couple had engaged in a heated dispute prior to the incident, which escalated to fatal violence in front of their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.

This shocking event serves as a grim reminder of the unpredictability and fragility of life, especially during a time meant for joy and reflection. Community members are mourning the loss of Bostic, remembered as a loving father and a man who dedicated his life to serving others. As investigations continue, the Birmingham community is left grappling with the aftermath of this devastating tragedy, questioning how such violence could erupt in a moment meant to celebrate family.