BIRMINGHAM, AL (July 20, 2025) — The Birmingham Police Department (BPD), in collaboration with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, has apprehended 21-year-old De’Aerius Johnson in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Cameron Demijah Little and the shooting of an adult female victim. The arrest took place without incident on Saturday, July 19, in the 3000 block of 15th Street Ensley.
**Incident Details
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., BPD East Precinct officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting about 10 rounds fired in the 100 block of 84th Street North at East Lake Park. Upon arrival, officers found Cameron Little unresponsive in the park, suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced him dead at 12:01 a.m. An adult female also sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident and was transported to UAB Hospital by private vehicle for treatment.
**Investigation and Arrest
Following a thorough investigation, BPD Homicide detectives gathered sufficient evidence to present the case to the Jefferson County Magistrate’s Office. The office issued warrants for De’Aerius Johnson, charging him with:
– Murder
– Assault in the First Degree
On July 19, the BPD Crime Reduction Team, with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, located and arrested Johnson in Ensley. He is currently being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.
**BPD Statement
“This arrest underscores our relentless pursuit of justice and the strength of our partnerships with local law enforcement agencies,” a BPD spokesperson stated. “We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community and bringing closure to the victims’ families. We encourage anyone with additional information to come forward.”
**How to Help
The BPD urges anyone with information related to this case to contact the Homicide Division at (205) 254-1764. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama offers a 24/7 tip line at (205) 254-7777 or online submissions at www.crimestoppersmetroal.com, with potential rewards of up to $5,000 for tips leading to a felony arrest.
