In a tragic incident that has shocked the local community, a former television sports reporter and her husband were discovered deceased in their Alabama home on Tuesday morning, with authorities indicating the case appears to be a murder-suicide.
Details of the Tragic Discovery
The Hoover Police Department responded to a residence on Highland Manor Court around 9:03 a.m. on December 16, 2025, after a family member dialed 911 to report two individuals were unresponsive inside the house. Upon arrival, Hoover Fire-Medics pronounced both a man and a woman dead at the scene from gunshot wounds.
While police have not formally released the identities of the victims, the television station WBRC confirmed the woman was Christina Chambers, a former sports reporter for their network. A three-year-old child was also present in the home during the incident but was found physically unharmed.
Christina Chambers' Career and Tributes
Chambers was a well-known figure in Alabama sports media. She worked at WBRC from 2015 until 2021 and had recently returned as a freelance reporter for the 2025 football season. Beyond broadcasting, she was deeply involved in education, serving as the director of the Broadcasting Academy at Thompson High School.
Her career also included sports broadcasting roles across Alabama and Georgia. Alabaster City Schools, where she previously worked, praised her as a dedicated educator who generously shared her professional expertise with students. Her other employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, remembered her as a cherished colleague known for her warmth and positive spirit.
Tributes poured in from colleagues and public figures alike, including Alabama Senator Katie Boyd Britt, who extended her condolences to Chambers' family and loved ones.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
In an official statement, the Hoover Police Department noted that while the investigation is still in its early stages, the evidence currently points to the deaths being the result of a murder-suicide. Authorities assured the public that there is no ongoing threat related to this case.
The news has sent waves of grief through the local media and educational communities where Chambers was a respected and beloved member. WBRC expressed profound heartbreak over the loss, asking for thoughts and prayers for the family and their own staff as they process this devastating event.
Police have stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing as they work to fully understand the circumstances that led to this tragedy.
