A Birmingham father was tragically killed over a domestic dispute at a family Easter gathering.

Police say the incident happened at a house in east Birmingham where many family members had gathered to celebrate a child's birthday and Easter. Before everything went wrong, the day was full of food, laughing, and the cozy chaos that accompanies family gatherings.

According to authorities, the victim and a woman with whom he shared children got into a domestic argument. Birmingham police said the two were still in a relationship at the time, though the specifics of the argument have not yet been made public. As tensions increased, a car—allegedly driven by the lady involved in the argument—killed the man in the ensuing commotion.

Police on the scene report that the incident tragically happened in front of at least some of the couple's children. In only a few seconds, witnesses reported a terrifying transition from elation to bewilderment and dread.

The woman was quickly brought into arrest at the spot. Her name has not yet been made public, but authorities have stated that she is being detained at the Jefferson County Jail while the investigation is ongoing. Charges are anticipated.

A Happy Day That Went Tragic

According to family members, the day started off like any other holiday, with children playing in the yard, family members embracing after being apart for months, and plates full of birthday cake and Easter ham. Nobody anticipated that children would see the unthinkable, and the day would end in heartbreak.

"This was not intended to occur. Not in this place. "Not today," a family friend who wished to remain anonymous stated. "This is something that the children will always have to deal with."

Once more, domestic violence is in the news.

This tragic event highlights the persistent problem of domestic violence, showing that it does not necessarily take place in private and that its effects frequently spread beyond the individuals involved to affect entire families, communities, and neighborhoods.

Domestic-related homicides continue to be a sad and enduring problem in Birmingham and throughout the nation. Before tragedies like this one happen, advocates are urging greater awareness, intervention, and assistance for families in trouble.

A Group of People in Sorrow

The community is left to deal with loss and questions as the inquiry goes on. Easter baskets have yet to be filled. The birthday balloons are no longer inflated. Children are left with memories that no child should ever have to deal with, and a family is permanently altered.

Birmingham police are asking anyone with more information on the event to get in touch with them.