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Tragic Hospital Shooting: Newborn's Father Kills Wife

3/3/2026

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  • Kynath Terry Jr., 19, fatally shot his wife Precious Johnson, 24, at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Alabama shortly after she gave birth to their first child.
  • The hospital was locked down during the investigation, which confirmed no ongoing threat.
  • Danne Howard, president of Alabama Hospital Association, said the incident was unprecedented in her experience.
  • Following tragedy, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital plans to enhance security based on lessons learned.