A Tuscaloosa nurse and mother of two, Ada Chapman Doss, was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2026, outside DCH Regional Medical Center, leaving family members, coworkers, and the community in shock as investigators continue working to determine what led to the deadly incident.
Family members identified Doss as a recently employed RN case manager at DCH Health System, where she had been working for approximately four months. Loved ones and colleagues said she was dedicated to her patients, compassionate in her care, and deeply committed to her role in healthcare.
Authorities said the shooting occurred in the hospital parking lot as Doss was leaving work during the afternoon hours. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit and Tuscaloosa Police Department responded to reports of gunfire outside the medical facility and quickly secured the scene.
Officials confirmed that Doss died from her injuries. A suspect was taken into custody following the shooting and has been identified as Matthew Taylor, according to jail records and early case information. However, authorities have not yet released an official statement confirming a motive or additional details surrounding the arrest.
Some unverified reports circulating online described the suspect as appearing disheveled prior to the shooting, though officials have not confirmed those claims.
The DCH Health System stated there was no ongoing threat to patients or staff and that hospital operations were not disrupted following the incident.
In the aftermath, friends, coworkers, and loved ones have shared an outpouring of tributes, remembering Doss as a compassionate nurse, devoted wife, and loving mother whose life was tragically cut short.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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