A 3-year-old child was found alive Tuesday inside a Hoover home where two adults one being sports reporter Christina Chambers and the other her husband were found dead in what police are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.
Hoover police and emergency responders were called about 9 a.m. to a residence on the 700 block of Highland Manor Court after a family member discovered a man and a woman inside the home unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds, police said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Inside the house, officers also found a toddler unharmed, officials said. Investigators have not released details about the child’s relationship to the adults but said the youngster did not appear to be physically injured.
The identities of the two adults have not been confirmed by police, but local news outlets reported that one of the victims was former local sports reporter Christina Chambers, a beloved figure in the Birmingham sports community known for her work covering high school athletics and university teams.
Authorities believe the deaths resulted from a murder-suicide, and that there is no known threat to the public related to the case, Hoover police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Neighbors and colleagues expressed shock and sorrow at the scene, describing the situation as a tragic loss for the community. The survival of the young child amid the deaths of two adults has drawn particular attention, underscoring a devastating outcome with a single small life spared.
Police are continuing their investigation and have not released additional information about the circumstances leading up to the killings. More details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
