8 months ago
Ex-WBRC Reporter Christina Chambers Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
A sad event happened in Alabama.
A former news reporter named Christina Chambers and her husband were found dead in their home.
Police think it might be a murder-suicide.
They found a little boy, who is okay, in the house too.
Christina used to work for a news station and loved running and her son.
Everyone who knew her is very sad.
Christina Chambers, a former WBRC reporter, and her husband were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Hoover, Alabama.
The incident was discovered around 9 am on Tuesday by a family member who found them unresponsive.
A three-year-old child, presumably their son, was found unharmed in the house.
Chambers was a key part of WBRC's sports coverage and had a background in journalism and athletics.
She left her full-time role in 2021 but continued to freelance for the Sidelines show during the 2025 football season.
- Who
- Christina Chambers and her husband
- What
- Suspected murder-suicide
- Where
- Hoover, Alabama
- When
- Around 9 am on Tuesday
- Why
- Unknown, under investigation
Key facts
- Victims
- Christina Chambers and her husband
- Location
- Hoover, Alabama
- Time of Incident
- Around 9 am on Tuesday
- Child Involved
- Three-year-old son, unharmed
- Cause of Death
- Gunshot wounds
- Christina Chambers' Role
- Former WBRC reporter and sports coverage key member
- Last Appearance
- Freelanced for Sidelines show during 2025 football season
- Education
- B.A. in journalism from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Quotes
WBRC 6 News
Official social media account of WBRC 6 News
“We are absolutely heartbroken to share this news. We have confirmed former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers is one of the two people found dead in a Hoover home Tuesday morning. Please keep their family and your WBRC family in your thoughts as we navigate this loss.”
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“Christina Chambers had a beautiful ability to naturally feel like a friend immediately.”
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Rick Karle
Team member of WBRC News
“She made sideline better, she made this TV station better, she made everyone in the newsroom better.”
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Dr. Wayne Vickers
Superintendent for Alabaster City Schools
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Christina Chambers. From 2021 to early 2025, Christina served as a broadcast journalism teacher in our Broadcast Academy at Thompson High School, where she quickly formed meaningful connections with her students. Her dedication to them and to her profession was evident in everything she did. Christina was honored as the 2024 Advisor of the Year by the Alabama Scholastic Press Association. Under her guidance, her THS TV Broadcast Team earned the Alex House Journalism Sustainability Award in 2025. She also mentored two Alabama Journalists of the Year, led students to a SkillsUSA State Championship in Broadcast News, and guided her program to two All-Alabama Overall Broadcast Awards. As a beloved member of the Warrior Nation Network, Christina brought her deep knowledge and love of sports reporting to Friday nights, leaving a lasting impression on students, colleagues, and viewers alike. She was a cherished part of the Warrior family, and we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all who are grieving this profound loss.”
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Senator Katie Boyd Britt
Alabama Senator
“Tragic news. Please join me in keeping Christina’s friends, family, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. I’m also praying for the entire @WBRCnews team as they mourn the loss of a former colleague and friend.”
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