Media Release 125
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday May 15, 2021 in the 2500 block of 29th Place West.
The victim has been identified as Jaishuntae Browning (20), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 8:51 p.m. officers from the West Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter call at the location. The 911 Communications Division also received a call of a person shot. Officers arrived at the location and discovered the victim, Jaishuntae Browning sitting in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Princeton Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary Investigation indicates an altercation occurred prior to Browning being
shot. There are no suspect(s) in custody. Updates will be provided as this case develops.
If there is anyone who has additional 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 39th homicide investigation of 2021 with 3 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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Media Release 125-Homicide Investigation-Jaishuntae Browning
