Close Call at Brixton Place: Daylight Shooting Leaves Apartment Riddled, Suspect in Custody

MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport) – A quiet Saturday afternoon at the Brixton Place Apartments was shattered by the alarming sound of gunfire, leaving one apartment unit damaged and residents shaken, though miraculously unharmed. Prompt police response led to the swift arrest of a suspect charged with the serious offense of shooting into an occupied dwelling.

At approximately 3:18 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Mobile Police Department officers rushed to the scene at 111 S. Catherine Street, following reports of shots fired. Residents described a sudden volley of loud cracks that echoed through the complex, initially sparking confusion and then fear.

“I was just making coffee when I heard it,” recounted one tenant who requested anonymity. “It sounded like firecrackers at first, then I realized it was much, much closer. My heart just stopped.”

Upon arrival, officers quickly secured the area and located the source of the distress: an apartment unit that had been struck by gunfire. Details on the extent of the damage are still emerging, but initial reports indicate that at least one bullet, and potentially more, penetrated the dwelling.

The crucial detail, however, was that despite the terrifying incident, no one inside the apartment or in the immediate vicinity sustained any injuries. Authorities are calling this a stroke of immense luck, given the inherent danger of such an act.

Following a rapid investigation at the scene, which involved collecting witness statements and forensic evidence, officers identified and apprehended a suspect. Barrington Case, 44, was arrested and transported to Metro Jail. He faces charges of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling, a felony under Alabama law that carries significant penalties due to the risk of serious injury or death.

Investigators have not yet released details regarding a potential motive for the shooting, stating the investigation is ongoing. Residents of Brixton Place are left grappling with the aftermath, hoping for answers and reassurance from authorities.

Barrington Case is currently being held at Metro Jail awaiting his initial court appearance. The Mobile Police Department urges anyone with additional information regarding this incident to contact them directly. The community breathes a collective sigh of relief that a potentially tragic situation was averted, thanks in part to quick police action and a fortunate turn of events.