HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers is one of the two people found dead in a Hoover home Tuesday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, WBRC confirmed.

Hoover Police were called to the home of Christina and her husband after they were found unresponsive by a family member around 9 a.m.

Police said a three-year-old child was also in the home, but was unharmed.

Hoover Police found Christina and her husband with gunshot wounds, and when medics arrived to the home, they pronounced both of them dead.

Christina joined WBRC in 2015 and quickly became a key part of WBRC’s sports coverage. She appeared on Sideline every Friday night and frequently stepped in to help anchor coverage of the Mercedes Marathon, even while running the race herself. After leaving her full-time role in July 2021, she continued to freelance for WBRC’s Sideline during the 2025 football season.

Christina was a beloved coworker and mom to a 3-year-old son who she adored. She known for her quick wit, smile, warmth, care, and love for her UAB Blazers and high school sports.

“She was one of the sweetest, most loving people that I know. She was relentless with running, loving her son, and loving life. I am glad I got a chance to hug and tell her I love her a week ago at the Super 7. I am so sorry for her family, the Chambers and Thompson Families, and her WBRC Family.”

Prior to joining the WBRC 6 News sports team, Christina served as a sports reporter/anchor at WAKA in Montgomery, Alabama. She began her broadcast career as a sports and news reporter at WLTZ NBC38 in Columbus, Georgia, before joining the regional sports network Comcast Sports Southeast in Atlanta. At CSS, she served as the Auburn University beat reporter and sideline reporter for Friday night high school football games. In 2014, Christina also did freelance work as a sideline reporter and halftime host for Raycom Media and the AHSAA during broadcasts of the Super 7 high school football playoffs, and high school basketball finals.

Christina shared her passion for sports and journalism through her work as an educator at Thompson High School. Alabaster City Schools released the following statement:

“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."

Christina most recently worked in the Corporate Communications department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The company provided WBRC the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened by this horrific tragedy, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Christina’s family during this extremely difficult time. 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.”

A native of Cullman, Alabama, Christina was a four-year Division 1A scholarship athlete at UAB (cross country and track), where she received a B.A in journalism.

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