Birmingham, Alabama – A Birmingham man has been sentenced to decades in prison after admitting guilt in a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a young professional at one of the city’s most popular public spaces. The case, which dates back to the summer of 2023, concluded this week just as jury selection was set to begin.
Incident Overview
D’Quan Arnes Wilson, 23, pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting death of Morgan Tyree Martin, 28, at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham. The deadly encounter occurred during the evening hours and followed an altercation between the two men, according to police.
As part of a plea agreement, Wilson was sentenced to 28 years in prison, bringing an end to a case that has remained under investigation and prosecution for more than two years.
Timeline of Events
The shooting occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Railroad Park, located in the 1600 block of First Avenue South. Officers assigned to the park and nearby areas reported hearing gunfire and immediately responded to the scene.
Investigators determined the shooting took place near the park’s pavilion area, a section that frequently hosts community gatherings and events. Emergency responders rendered aid, and Martin was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival…