On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff responded to the 3200 block of Mulga Loop Road to investigate a report of a 911 call. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a 22-year-old male suspect had attempted to rob the occupants of the residence. A shot was fired, and the suspect was struck. No other injuries were reported.
The suspect fled the scene and ran into a wooded area. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate him.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect had traveled to the downtown Birmingham area. At approximately 2:22 p.m. deputies located him and took him into custody near Carraway Boulevard and 7th Avenue North. He was transported to UAB Hospital for treatment of an apparent gunshot wound and will be taken to the Jefferson County Jail upon his release.
The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Jaxon Edwards. Edwards has been charged with Attempted Murder and Robbery 1st Degree. He also had a list of outstanding charges prior to his arrest.
Edwards is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.