A devastating tragedy struck a Hoover, Alabama, home Tuesday morning, where former WBRC 6 sports reporter Christina Chambers and her husband, Johnny Rimes, were found dead from gunshot wounds in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide.
According to Fox News, police say the couple’s 3-year-old child was inside the home at the time but unharmed.
Officers responded after a 911 call from a family member who discovered the parents unresponsive around 9 a.m.
“Both Chambers and Rimes were found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide,” the Hoover Police Department said. Authorities added that, while the investigation is ongoing, they do not believe there is any public threat.
Chambers, 34, joined WBRC 6 in 2015 and quickly became a prominent figure on the station’s “Sideline” program, covering local sports in primetime. She was known for reporting live from the field, even while participating in marathons she anchored for the station.
In July 2021, she left her full-time role to pursue a teaching career but continued freelancing for WBRC 6 during the 2025 football season. She later taught broadcast journalism at Thompson High School, earning accolades such as the 2024 Advisor of the Year from the Alabama Scholastic Press Association.
Under her guidance, her students won the SkillsUSA State Championship in Broadcast News and multiple 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,” said Dr. Wayne Vickers, superintendent for Alabaster City Schools. “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.”
Chambers had most recently worked in corporate communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.
A spokesperson said, “She was a cherished colleague whose warmth and loving personality touched everyone she worked with. Christina was a source of joy and inspiration to our team and company — she will be greatly missed.”
Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., also mourned the loss on social media: “Please join me in keeping Christina’s friends, family, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. I’m also praying for the entire WBRC 6 News team as they mourn the loss of a former colleague and friend.”
Colleagues remembered Chambers as loving, vibrant, and relentless in her passions. WBRC anchor Jeh Jeh Pruitt said, “She was one of the sweetest, most loving people that I know. I am so sorry for her family, the Chambers and Thompson Families, and her WBRC Family.”
The community now grapples with the shocking loss of a talented reporter, devoted educator, and mother whose life was cut tragically short.
