BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury has indicted a Jefferson County woman for setting fire to an apartment unit, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Shun’derrika Kimberly Peoples, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama, with arson. The incident occurred at The Union at Cooper Hill apartment complex on August 25, 2025.
The ATF investigated the case along with the Birmingham Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney W. Lee Gilmer is prosecuting the case.
An indictment contains only charges. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
According to court documents, Peoples is accused of intentionally setting fire to an apartment unit at The Union at Cooper Hill, putting the lives of multiple residents at risk.
The investigation into the arson incident was a joint effort between the local authorities and federal agents, who worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against the suspect.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of arson and the importance of taking swift action to bring those responsible to justice.
Peoples’ arrest and indictment serve as a warning to would-be arsonists that their actions will not go unchecked. The people of Birmingham and the surrounding areas can rest a little easier knowing that those who put their lives in danger will be held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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