Media Release 139- Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation – 11th Court. West
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Sherry Body. Sherry Body was shot and killed on Friday, June 30, 2023, in the 600 Block of 11th Court West.
The suspect has been identified as:
Edward Bell Myles Jr., (51), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. After an assessment of the information, detectives obtained a warrant for Murder.
Edward Bell Myles Jr. was taken into custody on the scene of the homicide.
He has been transported to the Jefferson County Jail under a No Bond.
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Media Release 139 -Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation of Sherry Body
Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 137)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, June 30, 2023.
The victim will be identified upon notification to next of kin.
At approximately 11:43 PM, North Precinct officers were responding to a call of a person shot in the 600 Block of 11th Court West.
Officers arrived on the scene and observed an adult female unresponsive, lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was involved in an altercation that led to a gunshot being fired, wounding the victim.
This homicide is domestic in nature.
There is a person of interest detained at this time.
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. For Immediate Release 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 60th murder investigation of 2023 with 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 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**
