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Media Release 13

Robbery Investigation

The Birmingham Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in efforts to identify a person of interest. The robbery occurred on January 6, 2021.

At approximately 4:45 a.m., West Precinct Officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 900 block of 20th Street Ensley. Officers arrived and found the wounded victim.

The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The investigation indicates the victim was at the location pumping gas when he was approached by an unknown male. The suspect asked the victim for money. The victim leaned into his car to check for change. The suspect disarmed a handgun from the backside of the victim and shot him. The suspect then stole the victim’s blue Chevrolet Trailblazer. Two other males left the scene with the suspect.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Robbery Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

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Media Release 13-Robbery Investigation

 

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