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Newborn Safe After Husband Fatally Shoots Wife in Hospital

3/5/2026

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Kynath William Terry Jr. fatally shot his wife, Precious Johnson, at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, shortly after she gave birth; the baby was unharmed.
Police are investigating how Terry brought a gun into the hospital.
Family members reported marital issues.
Alabama Hospital Association's Danne Howard says violence is rare and safety concerns exist.
Homewood Mayor Jennifer Andress supports the investigation and notes mental health resources are available.

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Story summary

Kynath William Terry Jr. fatally shot his wife, Precious Johnson, at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, shortly after she gave birth; the baby was unharmed.
Police are investigating how Terry brought a gun into the hospital.
Family members reported marital issues.
Alabama Hospital Association's Danne Howard says violence is rare and safety concerns exist.
Homewood Mayor Jennifer Andress supports the investigation and notes mental health resources are available.