Husband Fatally Shoots Wife, Then Himself at Alabama Hospital

The couple had just welcomed their first child moments before the tragic incident.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A 19-year-old man, Kynath Terry Jr., fatally shot his 24-year-old wife, Precious Johnson, before turning the gun on himself at an Alabama hospital just moments after they welcomed their first child. The hospital was placed on lockdown as police investigated the apparent murder-suicide, which they described as a domestic incident.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the need for better mental health resources and support for new parents, as well as the importance of hospital security measures to protect vulnerable patients and staff. It also raises questions about domestic violence and the access to firearms, especially in sensitive situations like the birth of a child.

The details

According to reports, the shooting occurred around 9:30 pm on Sunday at the Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama. Kynath Terry Jr. fatally shot his wife Precious Johnson just moments after she had given birth to their child. Terry then turned the gun on himself. It's unclear if the newborn was present during the shooting. The hospital was placed on lockdown as police investigated the incident, which they described as an 'apparent murder-suicide' that was 'domestic in nature'.

  • The shooting occurred around 9:30 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Precious Johnson had just given birth to the couple's first child moments before the shooting.

The players

Kynath Terry Jr.

A 19-year-old man who fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.

Precious Johnson

A 24-year-old woman who was fatally shot by her husband just moments after giving birth to their first child.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

The Alabama hospital where the shooting took place.

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What they’re saying

“This was an isolated incident, unlike anything I've encountered in my three decades working in the state.”

— Danne Howard, President of the Alabama Hospital Association (WTVM 13)

What’s next

The hospital plans to undergo a security overhaul and implement 'lessons learned' from a mandated after-action report following the tragic incident.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking case highlights the urgent need for better mental health resources and support for new parents, as well as the importance of robust hospital security measures to protect vulnerable patients and staff. It also raises difficult questions about domestic violence and access to firearms, especially in sensitive situations like the birth of a child.