DAMIEN LARON MCDANIEL II | Alabama Savage Linked to 11 Murders and 30 Assaults | Accounted for 30% of Birmingham’s Homicides During His 68 Day Spree | Autographed Letter Signed

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Birmingham's Most Wanted:

Damien McDaniel, Accused of Mass Shootings and Homicides

Damien Laron McDaniel II (also referred to as Damien Laron McDaniel III in some sources) is a 22-year-old convicted criminal from Fairfield, Alabama, notorious for his involvement in multiple violent crimes, including mass shootings and homicides in Birmingham between 2023 and 2025. Below is a detailed overview of his criminal activities, charges, and legal proceedings based on the provided search results:

Key Criminal Charges and Incidents

1. Five Points South Mass Shooting (September 21, 2024)
   McDaniel is charged with capital murder for killing four people and injuring 17 others outside the Hush Lounge. The shooting, described as a targeted "hit," involved automatic gunfire and over 100 rounds. Victims included individuals with criminal histories, suggesting possible retaliation motives.

2. Trendsetters Lounge Mass Shooting (July 13, 2024)
   The court indicted McDaniel and co-defendant Hatarius Woods for a drive-by shooting at a birthday party, which resulted in the deaths of four (including three relatives) and the injuries of ten. This incident marked the start of his alleged two-month crime spree.

3. Additional Homicides and Assaults

   • Diontrante Tinae Brown (September 19, 2024): Charged with murder for killing Brown, an innocent bystander, at the 604 Bar & Lounge.

   • Jamarcus McIntyre (September 22, 2024): Accused of McIntyre’s robbery-related shooting death and wounding two others. Three accomplices were also charged.

   • Charlie Moore (August 13, 2024): Indicted for capital murder during a burglary where Moore was fatally shot.

   • Three additional murders (July 2023–April 2024): Includes the killing of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton, allegedly targeted for testifying against a co-defendant.

4. Total Charges
   McDaniel's involvement in 11 murders and 30 non-fatal assaults across five incidents accounts for 7.3% of Birmingham's 2024 homicides.

Legal History and Probation Violations

• 2019 Fairfield High School Shooting: Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder in 2023, receiving a 15-year sentence (2 years in prison, 3 years probation).

• Probation Violations: While on probation, he posted social media videos brandishing firearms (including a Glock with a machine conversion device) and associated with convicted felons, leading to revocation of probation in December 2024 39.

• Firearms and Drug Possession: Arrested in October 2024 with 3 pounds of marijuana and multiple illegal firearms, including a modified semi-automatic pistol.

Notable Context and Connections

• Family Ties: Son of Damien McDaniel Sr., a convicted drug trafficker serving a 26-year federal sentence.

• Documentary Appearance: Featured in a YouTube documentary (The Dirty South), where he expressed no remorse for victims, stating, “Why show them compassion when they ain’t gonna show your folks compassion?”

• Collaborative Crimes: Worked with accomplices like Ny’Quan Lollar and Larry Rollins Jr., who were also charged in multiple shootings.

Current Status

As of February 2025, McDaniel is incarcerated at Kilby Correctional Facility. His requests to transfer to a local jail for trial preparation were denied. He faces multiple capital murder trials and remains held without bond.

Impact on Birmingham

McDaniel’s crimes contributed to Birmingham’s record homicide rate in 2024. Law enforcement described him as one of the city’s “most dangerous individuals,” responsible for 30% of homicides during his spree. His case underscores systemic issues in probation enforcement and gang-related violence.

• VIDEO: Damien McDaniel: The Alabama Savage Caught 11 Bodies in Just 68 Days | https://youtu.be/TfB0u43741k

• VIDEO: This City Eats People Alive: The Most Dangerous Place in Alabama, America: Birmingham & Mobile | https://youtu.be/5N0lrMQIW8s

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