Media Release 135-Homicide Investigation-10th Place & 22nd Avenue West
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday July 9, 2022.
The victim has been identified as Joshua Thomas, (25), B/M, of Fultondale, Alabama.
At approximately 1:00 a.m., West Precinct Officers responded to 10th Place and 22nd Ave West (abandoned East Thomas Apartment Property) on a call of a person shot. Officers arrived and discovered a male victim in the middle of the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim succumb to his injuries on the scene and was pronounced deceased by Birmingham Fire and Rescue.
Details of what lead to this incident are limited. No arrest has been made.
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 comes available.
This is Birmingham’s 65th murder investigation of 2022 including 5 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 into 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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