Birmingham man charged in fatal Lawson Road shooting

Kenyardus McCall, 22, arrested for murder of Eric Clayton, 20, on February 13th

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Birmingham police have arrested 22-year-old Kenyardus McCall and charged him with the murder of 20-year-old Eric Clayton. The shooting occurred on February 13th in the 400 block of Lawson Road, where police found Clayton suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to UAB Hospital but died the next day. McCall was arrested at police headquarters and is being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.

Why it matters

Gun violence and fatal shootings remain a serious public safety concern in Birmingham, with this incident occurring in a residential neighborhood. The arrest of a suspect provides some closure for the victim's family, but also raises questions about the underlying causes and prevention of such tragedies in the community.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call about a shooting in the 400 block of Lawson Road around 7:30 pm on February 13th. They found 20-year-old Eric Clayton suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to UAB Hospital but died the following day. Investigators later arrested 22-year-old Kenyardus McCall at police headquarters and charged him with Clayton's murder. McCall is currently being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.

  • The shooting occurred on February 13, 2026 around 7:30 pm.
  • Eric Clayton died the following day at UAB Hospital.
  • Kenyardus McCall was arrested at police headquarters after the incident.

The players

Kenyardus McCall

A 22-year-old Birmingham resident who has been charged with the murder of Eric Clayton.

Eric Clayton

A 20-year-old Birmingham resident who was fatally shot on February 13, 2026.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Kenyardus McCall at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Birmingham neighborhoods and the need for continued community-based efforts to address the root causes and promote public safety.