Media Release 202-Homicide Investigation-46th Avenue North
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 10:35 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a call of a Person Shot in the 4400 Block of 41st Place North.
When officers arrived on the scene, they observed an adult male lying on the front porch of a residence, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the victim succumbed to his injuries at 12:41 p.m. while at UAB Hospital.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was shot in the 4100 Block of 46th Avenue North. After the victim was wounded by gunfire, he walked a short distance and knocked on the door of a residence before collapsing to the ground. The homeowner called 911 Emergency Services for help.
Further details in this investigation are limited.
There is no one in custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
This is Birmingham’s 102nd murder investigation of 2024 with 8 justifiable death investigations.
The Birmingham Police Department adheres to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines set for all law enforcement agencies across the United States. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include justifiable death investigations in the total homicide investigations counts.
**The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**
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