A 60-year-old woman is charged in the New Year’s Eve stabbing death of a U.S. Army veteran in Birmingham.

Zingy Gamble is charged with murder in the slaying of her boyfriend, 68-year-old Ernest Paul “Rickey” Christion Jr., Birmingham police announced Saturday.

Gamble’s son, La Verne Gamble, 40, is charged with first-degree hindering prosecution.

Officer Truman Fitzgerald said investigators believe Zingy Gamble stabbed Christion during a dispute over money.

Both suspects were booked into the Jefferson County Jail midday Saturday.

La Verne Gamble’s bond is set at $15,000. His mother is being held without bond.

Just after 7 p.m., Tuesday Birmingham’s West Precinct Officers were dispatched to a house in the 2500 block of 15th Street in Ensley.

Officers found Christion unresponsive inside the house.

He was rushed by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service to UAB Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m.

Christion was Birmingham’s last homicide victim of 2024, which saw a record number of people die by violence.

Family described Christion as a kind-hearted soul whose laughter, humor, and genuine care for others touched the lives of everyone he met.

“Rickey was more than just a veteran; he was a beacon of joy and love. His sense of humor was infectious, and his ability to keep people smiling, even during difficult times, will always be remembered,’’ family members said in a statement to AL.com.

“Whether it was a funny joke, a lighthearted comment, or his unwavering positivity, Rickey had a special gift for making those around him feel good.”