Media Release 256- Homicide Investigation- 5th Avenue
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
The victim has been identified as:
Nigel Riddick Roberson, (19), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 3:38 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter notifications in the 900 Block of 5th Avenue North.
Officers arrived on the scene and observed two adult males inside of a vehicle, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and transported both victims to UAB Hospital.
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Jefferson County Coroner’s office notified the Birmingham 911 Communications Division that victim Nigel Roberson succumbed to his injuries at approximately 3:58 p.m.
The preliminary investigation suggests, the victims were stopped at a red light on 5th Avenue N., when unknown suspects exited a vehicle and began firing shots at their vehicle and left the scene. The victims were targeted.
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.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App on Android or IOS devices. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
This is Birmingham’s 117th murder investigation of 2023 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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Media Release 256 – Homicide Investigation- 5th Avenue North
