UPDATE: Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting On Schimpfs Lane Identified As 61-Year-Old Byron Parker

MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport)— Authorities have identified the man who died following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon, November 4, 2026, in Mobile as 61-year-old Byron Parker.

The deadly encounter occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. in the 4600 block of Schimpfs Lane, where Mobile police officers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by Parker.

According to investigators, Parker was wanted on active felony warrants, including a violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) and a probation revocation warrant connected to a previous case involving the display of obscene material to a minor. Authorities also indicated that Parker was wanted in connection with other recent violent crimes.

Traffic Stop Turns Deadly

Investigators say the situation escalated after officers initiated the traffic stop. During the encounter, Parker exited his vehicle and produced a firearm, prompting an exchange of gunfire involving Parker and at least two police officers.

The confrontation ultimately ended with Parker suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not indicated that any officers were struck by gunfire during the incident.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

The incident remains under active investigation as authorities work to establish the complete circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events leading up to the traffic stop and the exchange of gunfire.

Officer-involved shootings typically require investigators to examine evidence, interview witnesses and review the actions taken by everyone involved in the encounter.

Additional information regarding the investigation, including any further findings about the circumstances surrounding Parker’s death, has not yet been released.

The identification of Byron Parker provides an update in a case that began as an attempted traffic stop but quickly escalated into a deadly confrontation involving law enforcement.

The Buzz Report will continue monitoring this developing investigation and provide additional updates as more information becomes available.