Community Rallies to Support Family After Brookwood Hospital Murder-Suicide

Donations and essential items presented to grandparents caring for young daughter left behind.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:40am

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Weeks after a deadly shooting inside Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama that left a young mother dead in an apparent murder-suicide, the local community has rallied to support the victim's family. The woman's parents are now caring for their young granddaughter, and donations of cash, baby supplies, and other essentials have been presented to help them through this difficult time.

Why it matters

The tragic incident at a place meant for care and healing has deeply impacted the local community, highlighting the need for support and resources for families dealing with unimaginable loss. The community's response demonstrates compassion and a desire to ease the burden on the grandparents who have taken on the responsibility of raising their grandchild.

The details

On March 2, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Women's Medical Center inside Brookwood Hospital. They found Precious Elicia J'anae Johnson, 24, of Birmingham, and her husband Kynath William Terry Jr., 19, of Midfield, both dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators determined it was a murder-suicide and a domestic assault. Johnson was a patient at the hospital at the time. In the aftermath, her parents have stepped in to raise their young granddaughter.

  • On March 2, officers responded to the shooting at Brookwood Hospital around 9:25 p.m.
  • On April 3, the community gathered to present donations and essential items to the grandparents.

The players

Precious Elicia J'anae Johnson

A 24-year-old Birmingham resident who was killed in the apparent murder-suicide at Brookwood Hospital.

Kynath William Terry Jr.

The 19-year-old Midfield resident who investigators say killed Johnson in a murder-suicide at the hospital.

Tometrius Craig

The founder of the Teardrop Foundation, which organized the community effort to support Johnson's family.

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What they’re saying

“My foundation is — any tragic deaths happen to anyone — I normally go out and try to help the family. If there's a tragic death, that's the only way I would help. And I'll try to, like — if they have no insurance or they need burial — I normally help with that.”

— Tometrius Craig, Founder, Teardrop Foundation

“Well, my care is because my mom cared so much… and it's really the outreach for her. I'm still letting her legacy go on. She loved people, so I just wanted her legacy to go on — to reach out and help people.”

— Tometrius Craig, Founder, Teardrop Foundation

What’s next

The family continues to grieve and focus on caring for the young daughter left behind. The Teardrop Foundation says it will remain in contact with the family and provide ongoing support as needed.

The takeaway

This tragic incident at a hospital has deeply impacted the local community, highlighting the importance of support systems and resources for families dealing with unimaginable loss. The community's compassionate response demonstrates the power of coming together to ease the burden on grieving loved ones.