With profound sadness and heavy hearts, family, friends, and the Brookwood community are mourning the tragic deaths of Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22, a University of Alabama student, whose lives ended far too soon following a devastating shooting inside a Brookwood home.
Authorities said Jose, 31, and Jazmine, 22, were found deceased after Brookwood Police responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 12900 block of Alabama Junction Road. The call was made after the homeowner, who was out of the country, became concerned after being unable to reach the person staying at the home over the holiday weekend.
According to investigators, the homeowner reviewed doorbell camera footage and noticed a suspicious person near the property during the late-night and early-morning hours of July 5 and 6. The information led the landlord to request that police check on the residence.
When officers arrived and entered the home, they discovered Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas near the front entrance. A second victim, Jazmine Alexis Bates, was later found in a back bedroom closet. Investigators confirmed that both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. A dog inside the home was also found shot and killed.
The deaths have left loved ones devastated and a community grieving the loss of two lives that ended in a heartbreaking tragedy. Jose and Jazmine are being remembered for who they were beyond the circumstances surrounding their deaths — for their memories, their relationships, and the moments they shared with those who cared about them.
Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas’ life touched the people around him, and those who knew him will continue to carry his memory forward. His sudden passing has left family and friends with a deep sense of loss as they remember the person he was and the impact he made.
Jazmine Alexis Bates, a University of Alabama student, is remembered as a young woman with dreams, goals, and a future ahead of her. Her life ended much too soon, leaving classmates, friends, and loved ones mourning someone whose presence meant so much to them.
As investigators continue working through the details of the case, the focus for those closest to Jose and Jazmine remains on honoring their lives and keeping their memories alive.
During this unimaginable time, condolences are extended to their families, friends, coworkers, classmates, and everyone affected by their deaths.
May Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas and Jazmine Alexis Bates rest in peace. Their lives were meaningful, their memories will remain, and they will never be forgotten.
