In Loving Memory: Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson

In Loving Memory: Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — The Homewood community is mourning the tragic and heartbreaking loss of Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson, 24, of Birmingham, whose life was cut short on Sunday night, March 1, 2026, in an apparent murder-suicide at the Women’s Medical Center at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital. Precious’s passing has left family, friends, and the broader community in shock and profound grief.

According to the Homewood Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 9:25 p.m. Upon arrival, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim as Precious Johnson, a patient at the hospital. Officials reported that she was shot multiple times and pronounced deceased at the scene.

Authorities identified the shooter as 19-year-old Kynath William Terry Jr., of Midfield. Preliminary findings indicate that the incident was a domestic-related murder-suicide. Terry also died from a gunshot wound. No other patients, staff members, or visitors were harmed during the incident. Hospital officials stated they are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Following the shooting, the facility was temporarily placed on lockdown, reopening Monday morning with operations returning to normal.

Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson is remembered as a young woman of warmth, kindness, and promise. Though her life was tragically short, those who knew her recall her compassion, bright spirit, and the love she shared with her family and friends. She had dreams and aspirations, and her life had only begun to bloom when it was suddenly taken, leaving loved ones with an unimaginable void.

Family, friends, and the Homewood community are coming together to mourn her loss and honor her memory. In the wake of such tragedy, vigils, memorials, and personal tributes provide spaces for reflection, grief, and the sharing of stories that celebrate her life and the impact she had on those around her. Her presence, laughter, and caring nature will not be forgotten by those who were fortunate to know her.

While the circumstances of Precious’s death are devastating, her memory will endure in the hearts of family, friends, and community members. Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson will be remembered for the love, warmth, and joy she brought into the lives of others — a young life full of potential, forever cherished by those she touched.

Rest in peace, Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson. Your spirit, your kindness, and your light will live on in the hearts of those who loved you.